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Aristarchus, my fellow-prisoner, wishes to be remembered to you; and so does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas; if he comes to see you, give him a hearty welcome.
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We beg you, brothers, to practice showing respect to those who labor among you, who are your leaders in the Lord's work, and who advise you; continue to hold them in the highest esteem for the sake of the work they do. Practice living at peace with one another.
You must not forget your former leaders, for it was they who brought you the message of God. Consider how they closed their lives; imitate their faith.
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You must follow my example, just as I myself am following Christ's. I prize and praise you for always remembering me and for firmly standing by the teachings as I passed them on to you.
Now I beg you, brothers -- you know that the family of Stephanas were the first converts in Greece, and that they have devoted themselves to the service of God's people -- I beg you to put yourselves under leaders like these, and under anyone who cooperates with you, and labors hard.
Follow my example, brothers, and keep your eyes on those who practice living by the pattern we have set you.
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Continue to obey and to be submissive to your leaders, for they are ever watching in defense of your souls, as men who will have to give account of their trust. Treat them in this way, so that they may work with joy and not with grief. Pray for me, for I am sure that I have a clear conscience, and in everything I want to live a noble life.