16 I want to tell you good things about our sister Phoebe. She helps in the church in Cenchrea.

² I want you to take her in because she is a Christian. That is what God's people should do. Help her in any way she needs help. She has helped many people and has helped me too.

¹³ Give my greetings to Rufus. The Lord chose him. Give my greetings also to his mother who is like a mother to me.