Romans 16:17-20 - Concluding Exhortations

¹⁷ Now I beseech you, brethren, keep a sharp eye over those who cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine ye have learned, and turn away from them. ¹⁸ For such are not servants to our Lord Jesus Christ, but to their own belly; and by smooth speeches and flattering commendations deceive the hearts of the guileless.

¹⁹ For your obedience is gone forth in report to all men. I rejoice therefore on your account: but I wish you to be wise indeed unto good, but harmless respecting evil. ²⁰ Now the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

¹³ Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, be manful, be strong. ¹⁴ Let all your concerns be transacted in love.

¹⁵ Now I exhort you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints:) ¹⁶ wherefore submit yourselves to such, and to every one that worketh with us and laboureth. ¹⁷ I rejoice in the arrival of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus; because what was lacking from you, they have supplied. ¹⁸ For they have refreshed my spirit and yours; respect therefore such men.