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After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you(A)—for I will be going through Macedonia.(B) Perhaps I will stay with you for a while, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey,(C) wherever I go. For I do not want to see you now and make only a passing visit; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.(D) But I will stay on at Ephesus(E) until Pentecost,(F) because a great door for effective work has opened to me,(G) and there are many who oppose me.

10 When Timothy(H) comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carrying on the work of the Lord,(I) just as I am. 11 No one, then, should treat him with contempt.(J) Send him on his way(K) in peace(L) so that he may return to me. I am expecting him along with the brothers.

12 Now about our brother Apollos:(M) I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was quite unwilling to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.

13 Be on your guard; stand firm(N) in the faith; be courageous; be strong.(O) 14 Do everything in love.(P)

15 You know that the household of Stephanas(Q) were the first converts(R) in Achaia,(S) and they have devoted themselves to the service(T) of the Lord’s people.(U) I urge you, brothers and sisters, 16 to submit(V) to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it. 17 I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.(W) 18 For they refreshed(X) my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.(Y)

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