13 (A)Be on the alert, (B)stand firm in the faith, (C)act like men, (D)be strong. 14 All that you do must be done (E)in love.

15 Now I urge you, brothers and sisters: you know the (F)household of Stephanas, that [a]they are the (G)first fruits of (H)Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to (I)ministry to (J)the [b]saints; 16 I urge that (K)you also be subject to such as these and to everyone who helps in the work and labors. 17 I rejoice over the [c](L)coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because they have [d]supplied (M)what was lacking on your part. 18 For they (N)have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore (O)acknowledge such men.

19 The churches of [e](P)Asia greet you. (Q)Aquila and Prisca greet you heartily in the Lord, with (R)the church that is in their house. 20 All the brothers and sisters greet you. (S)Greet one another with a holy kiss.

21 The greeting is in (T)my own hand—that of Paul. 22 If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be [f](U)accursed. [g](V)Maranatha! 23 (W)The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 16:15 Lit it is
  2. 1 Corinthians 16:15 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s people
  3. 1 Corinthians 16:17 Or presence
  4. 1 Corinthians 16:17 Or made up for your absence
  5. 1 Corinthians 16:19 I.e., west coast province of Asia Minor
  6. 1 Corinthians 16:22 Gr anathema
  7. 1 Corinthians 16:22 Aramaic [Our] Lord, come!

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