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12 As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.
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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 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
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Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
14 Let all your things be done with charity.
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Do everything in love.
15 I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)
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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 That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.
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to submit to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it.
17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
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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 acknowledge ye them that are such.
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For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.
19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is 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 brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.
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All the brothers and sisters here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21 The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.
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I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.
22 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.
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If anyone does not love the Lord, let that person be cursed! Come, Lord !
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