Romans 16:17-20 - Concluding Exhortations

¹⁷ Now, it is my desire, brothers, that you will take note of those who are causing division and trouble among you, quite against the teaching which was given to you: and keep away from them. ¹⁸ For such people are not servants of the Lord Christ, but of their stomachs; and by their smooth and well-said words the hearts of those who have no knowledge of evil are tricked.

¹⁹ For all have knowledge of how you do what you are ordered. For this reason I have joy in you, but it is my desire that you may be wise in what is good, and without knowledge of evil. ²⁰ And the God of peace will be crushing Satan under your feet before long. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

¹³ Be on the watch, unmoved in the faith, and be strong like men. ¹⁴ Let all you do be done in love.

¹⁵ Now I make my request to you, my brothers, for you have knowledge that the house of Stephanas is the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have made themselves the servants of the saints, ¹⁶ That you put yourselves under such, and under everyone who is helping the Lord's work. ¹⁷ And I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for they have done what was needed to make your work complete. ¹⁸ For they gave comfort to my spirit and to yours: for which cause give respect to such people.