Good News Translation w/ Apocrypha GNTA
New International Version NIV
13 Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be brave, be strong.
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Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
14 Do all your work in love.
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Do everything in love.
15 You know about Stephanas and his family; they are the first Christian converts in Achaia and have given themselves to the service of God's people. I beg you, my friends,
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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 to follow the leadership of such people as these, and of anyone else who works and serves 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 happy about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; they 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 and have cheered me up, just as they cheered you up. Such men as these deserve notice.
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For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.
19 The churches in the province of Asia send you their greetings; Aquila and Priscilla and the church that meets in their house send warm Christian greetings.
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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 believers here send greetings. Greet one another with the kiss of peace.
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All the brothers and sisters here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21 With my own hand I write this: [Greetings from Paul.]
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I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.
22 Whoever does not love the Lord - a curse on him! [Marana tha] - Our Lord, come!
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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.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.
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