¹⁵ The brothers and sisters^(A) there had heard that we were coming, and they traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. At the sight of these people Paul thanked God and was encouraged.

¹⁴ and even though my illness was a trial to you, you did not treat me with contempt or scorn. Instead, you welcomed me as if I were an angel of God, as if I were Christ Jesus himself.^(A)

²¹ The eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you!” And the head cannot say to the feet, “I don’t need you!” ²² On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable,

⁶ They have told the church about your love. Please send them on their way^(A) in a manner that honors^(B) God. ⁷ It was for the sake of the Name^(C) that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans.^{(D) 8} We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth.

³ Continue to remember those in prison^(A) as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.