Romans 16:17-20 - Concluding Exhortations

¹⁷ Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and sinful enticements that oppose the teaching you have learned. Stay away from them, ¹⁸ because such people are not serving the Messiah our Lord, but their own desires. By their smooth talk and flattering words they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.

¹⁹ For your obedience has become known to everyone, and I am full of joy for you. But I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil. ²⁰ The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. May the grace of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, be with all of you!

¹³ Remain alert. Keep standing firm in your faith. Keep on being courageous and strong. ¹⁴ Everything you do should be done lovingly.

¹⁵ Now I urge you, brothers for you know that the members of the family of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to serving the saints ¹⁶ to submit yourselves to people like these and to anyone else who shares their labor and hard work. ¹⁷ I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus came here, because what was lacking they have supplied through you. ¹⁸ They refreshed my spirit and yours, too. Therefore, appreciate men like that.