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13Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 14All that you do must be done in love.
15Now I urge you, brothers and sisters: you know the household of Stephanas, that they are the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to ministry to the saints; 16I urge that you also be subject to such as these and to everyone who helps in the work and labors. 17I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part. 18For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.