Final Challenge and Blessing

16:13 Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, show courage, be strong. 16:14 Everything you do should be done in love.

16:15 Now, brothers and sisters,12 you know about the household of Stephanus, that as the first converts13 of Achaia, they devoted themselves to ministry for the saints. I urge you 16:16 also to submit to people like this, and to everyone who cooperates in the work and labors hard. 16:17 I was glad about the arrival of Stephanus, Fortunatus, and Achaicus because they have supplied the fellowship with you that I lacked.14 16:18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this.

16:19 The churches in the province of Asia15 send greetings to you. Aquila and Prisca16 greet17 you warmly in the Lord, with the church that meets in their house. 16:20 All the brothers and sisters18 send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

16:21 I, Paul, send this greeting with my own hand.

16:22 Let anyone who has no love for the Lord be accursed. Our Lord, come!19

16:23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

16:24 My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus.20