¹⁵ Now I urge you, brothers—you know about the household of Stephanas, that they are the first fruits of Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the ministry for the saints— ¹⁶ that you also be subject to such people, and to all those who work together and labor. ¹⁷ Now I rejoice over the arrival of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because these make up for your absence, ¹⁸ for they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore recognize such people.