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) 16} I urge you to put yourselves at the service of such people and of everyone who works and toils with them.^{(B) 17} I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for your absence,^{(C) 18} for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. So give recognition to such persons.^(D)