Final Challenge and Blessing

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

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

19  The churches in the province of Asia send greetings to you. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, with the church that meets in their house. 20  All the brothers and sisters send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

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

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

23  The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

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