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Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, salutes you, and Marcus, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, make him welcome), and Jesus surnamed Justas.
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I entreat you, brothers, to acknowledge those who are toiling among you and are your leaders in the Lord, and give you counsel. Esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Live in peace among yourselves.
Remember your leaders, the men who spoke the message of God to you; consider the issue of their lives, and imitate their faith.
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Be imitators of me, as I am an imitator of Christ. Indeed I praise you for remembering me in everything, and because you are holding fast to the traditions just as you received them.
I beg you this, my brothers??ou know the household of Stephanus, that they were the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they devoted themselves to the service of the saints??16 so I want you also to show deference to such, and to every fellow worker, and laborer.
Brothers, be comrades in imitating me, and study those whose life and walk is according to the pattern I have set you.
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Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who must give account; that they may do thus with joy and not with lamentation, for this would be unprofitable to you. Keep on praying for me. I am persuaded that I have a clear conscience, and I desire in every way to live nobly.