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15 She and her household were baptized, and she asked us to be her guests. “If you agree that I am a true believer in the Lord,” she said, “come and stay at my home.” And she urged us until we agreed.

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15 When she and the members of her household(A) were baptized,(B) she invited us to her home. “If you consider me a believer in the Lord,” she said, “come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.

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14 He will tell you how you and everyone in your household can be saved!’

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14 He will bring you a message(A) through which you and all your household(B) will be saved.’

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Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!

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Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers,(A) for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.(B)

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33 Even at that hour of the night, the jailer cared for them and washed their wounds. Then he and everyone in his household were immediately baptized.

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33 At that hour of the night(A) the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his household were baptized.(B)

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29 but they begged him, “Stay the night with us, since it is getting late.” So he went home with them.

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29 But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them.

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But Lot insisted, so at last they went home with him. Lot prepared a feast for them, complete with fresh bread made without yeast, and they ate.

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But he insisted(A) so strongly that they did go with him and entered his house.(B) He prepared a meal for them, baking bread without yeast,(C) and they ate.(D)

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So we ourselves should support them so that we can be their partners as they teach the truth.

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We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth.

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Caring for the Lord’s Workers

Dear friend, you are being faithful to God when you care for the traveling teachers who pass through, even though they are strangers to you.

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Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters,[a](A) even though they are strangers to you.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. 3 John 1:5 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family.

Peter’s Final Greetings

12 I have written and sent this short letter to you with the help of Silas,[a] whom I commend to you as a faithful brother. My purpose in writing is to encourage you and assure you that what you are experiencing is truly part of God’s grace for you. Stand firm in this grace.

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Footnotes

  1. 5:12 Greek Silvanus.

Final Greetings

12 With the help of Silas,[a](A) whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly,(B) encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 5:12 Greek Silvanus, a variant of Silas

17 So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me.

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17 So if you consider me a partner,(A) welcome him as you would welcome me.

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13 Has Christ been divided into factions? Was I, Paul, crucified for you? Were any of you baptized in the name of Paul? Of course not! 14 I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15 for now no one can say they were baptized in my name. 16 (Oh yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas, but I don’t remember baptizing anyone else.)

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13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized in the name of Paul?(A) 14 I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus(B) and Gaius,(C) 15 so no one can say that you were baptized in my name. 16 (Yes, I also baptized the household(D) of Stephanas;(E) beyond that, I don’t remember if I baptized anyone else.)

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So it is right that I should feel as I do about all of you, for you have a special place in my heart. You share with me the special favor of God, both in my imprisonment and in defending and confirming the truth of the Good News.

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It is right(A) for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart(B) and, whether I am in chains(C) or defending(D) and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me.

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Greetings from Paul

This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus.

I am writing to God’s holy people in Ephesus,[a] who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus.

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Footnotes

  1. 1:1 The most ancient manuscripts do not include in Ephesus.

Paul, an apostle(A) of Christ Jesus by the will of God,(B)

To God’s holy people(C) in Ephesus,[a](D) the faithful(E) in Christ Jesus:

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 1:1 Some early manuscripts do not have in Ephesus.