Romans 16:17-20 - Concluding Exhortations

¹⁷ I beseech you, brethren: mark them which cause division, and give occasions of evil contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. ¹⁸ For they that are such serve not the Lord Jesus Christ: but their own bellies. And with sweet preachings and flattering words deceive the hearts of the innocents:

¹⁹ for your obedience extendeth to all men. I am glad no doubt of you. But yet I would have you wise unto that which is good. And to be innocent as concerning evil. ²⁰ The God of peace tread Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

¹³ Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, and be strong. ¹⁴ Let all your business be done in love.

¹⁵ Brethren, ye know the house of Stephanas, how that they are the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have appointed themselves to minister unto the saints: ¹⁶ I beseech you that ye be obedient unto such, and to all that help and labour. ¹⁷ I am glad of the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied. ¹⁸ They have comforted my spirit and yours. Look therefore that ye know them that are such.