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Aristarchus my companion in bonds salutes you. and so does Mark, nephew to Barnabas, for whom you have receiv'd recommendations. if he come to you, give him a kind reception.
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We entreat you, brethren, to respect those, who labour in the ministry, who by divine appointment preside over you, and instruct you. maintain an intire affection for them, upon account of their office, and don't form any brigues against them.
Remember those who have the rule over you, who have preach'd to you the word of God: imitate their faith; consider their conduct, and the exit they made.
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Imitate herein my example as I do that of Christ. now I commend you, brethren, for remembring all my orders, and for keeping the rules I delivered to you.
You know brethren, that the family of Stephanas were the first converts of Achaia, and have made it their business to be serviceable to christian converts: to such, I beseech you be subservient, and to every one that helpeth us with his labours.
tread in my steps, my brethren, and fix your eyes upon those who follow the example I give you.
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Confide in your guides, and be respectful: that they who are vigilant, as being accountable for your souls, may discharge themselves with cheerfulness, and not with anxiety, which would be to your prejudice. Pray for us, for we trust we have a clear conscience, and desire our virtuous conduct may appear to all the world.