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

15 Now I urge you, brethren (you know the (F)household of Stephanas, that [a]they were the (G)first fruits of (H)Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for (I)ministry to (J)the saints), 16 that (K)you also be in subjection to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors. 17 I rejoice over the [b](L)coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have [c]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 (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 brethren greet you. (S)Greet one another with a holy kiss.

21 The greeting is in (T)my own hand—[d]Paul. 22 If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be [e](U)accursed. [f](V)Maranatha.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 16:15 Lit it was
  2. 1 Corinthians 16:17 Or presence
  3. 1 Corinthians 16:17 Or made up for your absence
  4. 1 Corinthians 16:21 Lit Paul’s
  5. 1 Corinthians 16:22 Gr anathema
  6. 1 Corinthians 16:22 I.e. O [our] Lord come!