Revised Common Lectionary (Complementary)
Closing Exhortations And Greetings
13 Keep-watching, be standing-firm in the faith, be acting-like-men[a], be growing-strong, 14 let all your things be done in love.
15 And I exhort you, brothers— you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruit of Achaia[b], and they appointed[c] themselves for ministry to the saints— 16 that you also be subject to such ones, and to everyone helping[d] and laboring. 17 Now I am rejoicing over the coming[e] of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because these ones filled-up your lack[f]. 18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore be acknowledging such ones.
19 The churches of Asia[g] greet you. Aquila and Prisca[h] greet you earnestly in the Lord, along with the church at their house. 20 All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21 The greeting of Paul by my own hand— 22 if anyone does not love the Lord, let him be accursed. Marana tha[i]. 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus.
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing