Revised Common Lectionary (Complementary)

¹³ Keep alert, stand firm in the faith, be brave, be strong! ¹⁴ Whatever you do, do it with love.

The love that stitches it all together

¹⁵ One more word of exhortation for you, my dear family. You know the household of Stephanas: they were the first fruits of Achaea, and they have set themselves to serve God’s people. ¹⁶ You should submit to people like that, and to everyone who is working with them and laboring hard. ¹⁷ I have thoroughly enjoyed the visit of Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus; they have made up for the fact that I haven’t been able to see you. ¹⁸ They have refreshed my spirit and yours. Give proper recognition to such people.

¹⁹ The churches in Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca send you many greetings in the Lord, together with the church in their house. ²⁰ All the family send you greetings. Greet one another with the holy kiss.

²¹ I, Paul, add my greetings in my own hand.

²² If anyone doesn’t love the Lord, let them be accursed! Come, Lord, come! ²³ The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. ²⁴ My love be with you all in Messiah Jesus.