²⁷ When he wanted to cross over to Achaia, the brothers wrote to the disciples urging them to welcome him. After he arrived, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace.^(A)

Paul’s Commendation of Phoebe

16 I commend to you^(A) our sister Phoebe, who is a servant^[a] of the church in Cenchreae.^{(B) 2} So you should welcome her in the Lord^(C) in a manner worthy of the saints and assist her in whatever matter she may require your help. For indeed she has been a benefactor of many—and of me also.

Living Letters

3 Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some, letters of recommendation to you or from you?