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15 Now, brothers and sisters, you know that members of the household of Stephanas were the first fruits in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints;(A)

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15 You know that the household of Stephanas(A) were the first converts(B) in Achaia,(C) and they have devoted themselves to the service(D) of the Lord’s people.(E) I urge you, brothers and sisters,

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16 I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.(A)

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16 (Yes, I also baptized the household(A) of Stephanas;(B) beyond that, I don’t remember if I baptized anyone else.)

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Greet also the church in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was the first convert[a] in Asia for Christ.(A)

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  1. 16.5 Gk first fruits

Greet also the church that meets at their house.(A)

Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert(B) to Christ in the province of Asia.(C)

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10 Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.(A)

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10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others,(A) as faithful(B) stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

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13 Contribute to the needs of the saints; pursue hospitality to strangers.(A)

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13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need.(A) Practice hospitality.(B)

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The Collection for Christians at Jerusalem

Now it is not necessary for me to write you about the ministry to the saints,

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There is no need(A) for me to write to you about this service(B) to the Lord’s people.(C)

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begging us earnestly for the favor[a] of partnering in this ministry to the saints,(A)

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  1. 8.4 Gk grace or gift

they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing(A) in this service(B) to the Lord’s people.(C)

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so that you may welcome her in the Lord, as is fitting for the saints, and help her in whatever she may require from you, for she has been a benefactor of many and of myself as well.

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I ask you to receive her in the Lord(A) in a way worthy of his people(B) and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been the benefactor of many people, including me.

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25 At present, however, I am going to Jerusalem in a ministry to the saints,(A)

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25 Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem(A) in the service(B) of the Lord’s people(C) there.

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It is these who have not defiled themselves with women, for they are virgins; these follow the Lamb wherever he goes. They have been redeemed from humankind as first fruits for God and the Lamb,(A)

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These are those who did not defile themselves with women, for they remained virgins.(A) They follow the Lamb wherever he goes.(B) They were purchased from among mankind(C) and offered as firstfruits(D) to God and the Lamb.

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10 For God is not unjust; he will not overlook your work and the[a] love that you showed for his sake[b] in serving the saints, as you still do.(A)

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  1. 6.10 Other ancient authorities add labor of
  2. 6.10 Gk for his name

10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.(A)

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I have[a] indeed received much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my brother.(A)

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  1. 7 Other ancient authorities read we have

Your love has given me great joy and encouragement,(A) because you, brother, have refreshed(B) the hearts of the Lord’s people.

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10 she must be well attested for her good works, as one who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.(A)

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10 and is well known for her good deeds,(A) such as bringing up children, showing hospitality,(B) washing the feet(C) of the Lord’s people, helping those in trouble(D) and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds.

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