7. I want to see you more than just briefly in passing; I hope to spend quite a long time with you, if the Lord allows.
8. I will stay here in Ephesus until the day of Pentecost.
9. There is a real opportunity here for great and worthwhile work, even though there are many opponents.
10. If Timothy comes your way, be sure to make him feel welcome among you, because he is working for the Lord, just as I am.
11. No one should look down on him, but you must help him to continue his trip in peace, so that he will come back to me; for I am expecting him back with the brothers and sisters.
12. Now, about brother Apollos. I have often encouraged him to visit you with the other believers, but he is not completely convinced that he should go at this time. When he gets the chance, however, he will go.
13. Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be brave, be strong.
14. Do all your work in love.
15. You know about Stephanas and his family; they are the first Christian converts in Achaia and have given themselves to the service of God's people. I beg you, my brothers and sisters,
16. to follow the leadership of such people as these, and of anyone else who works and serves with them.
17. I am happy about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; they have made up for your absence
18. and have cheered me up, just as they cheered you up. Such men as these deserve notice.
19. The churches in the province of Asia send you their greetings; Aquila and Priscilla and the church that meets in their house send warm Christian greetings.
20. All the believers here send greetings.Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21. With my own hand I write this: Greetings from Paul.
22. Whoever does not love the Lord — a curse on him! Marana tha — Our Lord, come!
23. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
24. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus.