Romans 16:17-20 - Concluding Exhortations

¹⁷ Now I beseech you, brothers, mark those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine you have learned and avoid them. ¹⁸ They do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the unaware.

¹⁹ Your obedience has come to our attention abroad. I am glad therefore on your behalf. Yet I would have you wise to that which is good and simple concerning evil. ²⁰ The God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

¹³ Be alert (be watchful) and stand fast (be vigilant) (persevere) in the faith, carry on as men (be courageous), be strong. (Ps 31:24) ¹⁴ Do everything with love.

¹⁵ I exhort you, brothers, you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the holy ones. ¹⁶ That you submit yourselves to such, and to every one that helps with us, and labors. ¹⁷ I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus. For they have supplied what was lacking on your part. ¹⁸ For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge them.