²⁷ And when he desired to cross to Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him; and when he arrived, ^(A)he greatly helped those who had believed through grace;

²⁶ For ^(A)it pleased those from Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints who are in Jerusalem.

¹⁵ I urge you, brethren—you know ^(A)the household of Stephanas, that it is ^(B)the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to ^(C)the ministry of the saints—

² for I know your willingness, about which I boast of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia was ready a ^(A)year ago; and your zeal has stirred up the majority.

⁷ so that you became examples to all in Macedonia and Achaia who believe.

⁸ For from you the word of the Lord ^(A)has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also ^(B)in every place. Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything.