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13 Stay awake, stand firm in your faith, be brave, be strong.
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Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
14 Everything should be done in love.
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Do everything in love.
15 Brothers and sisters, I encourage you to do something else. You know that the people in Stephanas' household were the first crop of the harvest to come from the mission to Achaia. They have dedicated themselves to the service of God's people.
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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 So accept the authority of people like them and of anyone who cooperates and works hard.
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to submit to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it.
17 I'm so happy that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived; they've made up for my missing you.
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I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
18 Indeed they've provided my spirit and yours with a much-needed rest. Therefore, give them proper recognition.
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For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.
19 The churches in the province of Asia greet you. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, together with the church that meets in their house.
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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 and sisters greet you. You in turn should greet each other 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 Here is my greeting in my own handwriting—Paul.
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I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.
22 A curse on anyone who doesn't love the Lord. Come, Lord!
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If anyone does not love the Lord, let that person be cursed! Come, Lord !
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
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The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
24 My love is with all of you in Christ Jesus.
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My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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