¹⁷ I was very happy when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus arrived here. You could not be here yourselves, but they have taken your place. ¹⁸ They have helped me to feel stronger, as they also did for you. You should recognize the authority of people like them.

¹⁹ The churches here in Asia region say ‘hello’ to you. Aquila and Priscilla, and the group of believers that meets in their house, also say ‘hello’ to you. They love you because you belong to the Lord, as they do.