Romans 16:17-20 - Concluding Exhortations

¹⁷ Now I exhort you, brothers, to look out for those who cause dissensions and temptations contrary to the teaching which you learned, and stay away from them. ¹⁸ For such people do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own stomach, and by smooth speech and flattery they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.

¹⁹ For [the report of] your obedience has reached to all; therefore I am rejoicing over you, and I want you to be wise toward what [is] good, but innocent toward what [is] evil. ²⁰ And in a short time the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you.

¹³ Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act courageously, be strong. ¹⁴ All your [actions] must be done in love.

¹⁵ Now I urge you, brothers--you know about the household of Stephanas, that they are the first fruits of Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the ministry for the saints-- ¹⁶ that you also be subject to such people, and to all those who work together and labor. ¹⁷ Now I rejoice over the arrival of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because these make up for your absence, ¹⁸ for they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore recognize such people.