¹⁵ Now I urge you, brothers—for you know that the members of the family of Stephanas were the first converts^[a] in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to serving the saints— ¹⁶ to submit yourselves to people like these and to anyone else who shares their labor and hard work. ¹⁷ I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus came here, because what was lacking they have supplied through you. ¹⁸ They refreshed my spirit—and yours, too. Therefore, appreciate men like that.