¹⁶ to ·follow the leading of [or submit to the authority of] people like these and anyone else who ·works and serves with them [or works hard in our common task].

¹⁷ I ·am happy [rejoice] that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have come. ·You are not here, but they have filled your place [or They have supplied the help you could not]. ¹⁸ [^LFor] They have refreshed my spirit and yours. You should ·recognize the value of [or give recognition to] people like these.