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12 About our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers, but he was not at all willing to come now. However, when he has time, he will come.
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Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was quite unwilling to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.
13 Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be brave and strong.
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Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
14 Your every [action] must be done with love.
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Do everything in love.
15 Brothers, you know the household of Stephanas: they are the firstfruits of Achaia and have devoted themselves to serving the saints. I urge you
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You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the Lord’s people. I urge you, brothers and sisters,
16 also to submit to such people, and to everyone who works and labors with them.
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to submit to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it.
17 I am delighted over the presence of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because these men have made up for your absence.
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I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore recognize such people.
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For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.
19 The churches of the Asian province greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, along with the church that meets in their home.
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The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.
20 All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
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All the brothers and sisters here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21 This greeting is in my own hand-Paul.
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I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.
22 If anyone does not love the Lord, a curse be on him. Maranatha!
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If anyone does not love the Lord, let that person be cursed! Come, Lord !
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