8. But I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost.
9. I will stay, because a good opportunity for a great and growing work has been given to me now. And there are many people working against me.
10. Timothy might come to you. Try to make him feel comfortable with you. He is working for the Lord just as I am.
11. So none of you should refuse to accept Timothy. Help him on his trip in peace, so that he can come back to me. I am expecting him to come back with the brothers.
12. Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly encouraged him to visit you with the other brothers. But he was sure that he did not want to go now. But when he has the opportunity, he will go to you.
13. Be careful. Continue strong in the faith. Have courage, and be strong.
14. Do everything in love.
15. You know that the family of Stephanas were the first believers in Southern Greece. They have given themselves to the service of God’s people. I ask you, brothers,
16. to follow the leading of people like these and anyone else who works and serves with them.
17. I am happy that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have come. You are not here, but they have filled your place.
18. They have given rest to my spirit and to yours. You should recognize the value of men like these.