Final Words (1CO 16:13-24)

[16:13] Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be brave, be strong.

[16:14] Do all your work in love.

[16:15] You know about Stephanas and his family; they are the first Christian converts in Achaia and have given themselves to the service of God's people. I beg you, my friends,

[16:16] to follow the leadership of such people as these, and of anyone else who works and serves with them.

[16:17] I am happy about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; they have made up for your absence

[16:18] and have cheered me up, just as they cheered you up. Such men as these deserve notice.

[16:19] The churches in the province of Asia send you their greetings; Aquila and Priscilla and the church that meets in their house send warm Christian greetings.

[16:20] All the believers here send greetings. Greet one another with the kiss of peace.

[16:21] With my own hand I write this: Greetings from Paul.

[16:22] Whoever does not love the Lord—a curse on him! Marana tha—Our Lord, come!

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

[16:24] My love be with you all in Christ Jesus.

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