Revised Common Lectionary (Complementary)

¹³ Be awake! Stand strong in what you believe. Show that you are men. Be strong.

¹⁴ Do everything with love.

¹⁵ You know that Stephanas and his family were the first people in the country of Greece to believe the good news. They have made up their minds to help God's people always.

¹⁶ So, my brothers, I ask you to obey men like that. And join happily with all others who are helpers and workers.

¹⁷ I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have come. They have made up for your not being here.

¹⁸ They have made me happy and you also. Show that you know the value of such men.

¹⁹ The people in the churches of Asia send greetings to you. Aquila and Priscilla and the Christians who meet in their house send you many Christian greetings.

²⁰ All the Christian brothers send you greetings. Greet each other with a holy kiss.

²¹ And I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand.

²² Anyone who does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, should be cut off from God. Come soon, Lord!

²³ May the Lord Jesus bless you.

²⁴ I send my Christian love to you all.