13-14 Keep your eyes open, hold tight to your convictions, give it all you’ve got, be resolute, and love without stopping.

15-16 Would you do me a favor, friends, and give special recognition to the family of Stephanas? You know, they were among the first converts in Greece, and they’ve put themselves out, serving Christians ever since then. I want you to honor and look up to people like that: companions and workers who show us how to do it, giving us something to aspire to.

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13 Be on your guard; stand firm(A) in the faith; be courageous; be strong.(B) 14 Do everything in love.(C)

15 You know that the household of Stephanas(D) were the first converts(E) in Achaia,(F) and they have devoted themselves to the service(G) of the Lord’s people.(H) I urge you, brothers and sisters,

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