² and to our sister Apphia, and to our fellow soldier Archippus, and to the church that meets in your^[a] house.

¹⁷ And say to Archippus, “Be sure to carry out the ministry the Lord gave you.”

Paul Commends Epaphroditus

²⁵ Meanwhile, I thought I should send Epaphroditus back to you. He is a true brother, co-worker, and fellow soldier. And he was your messenger to help me in my need.

⁵ Also give my greetings to the church that meets in their home.

Greet my dear friend Epenetus. He was the first person from the province of Asia to become a follower of Christ.

¹⁵ Please give my greetings to our brothers and sisters^[a] at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church that meets in her house.

³ Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. ⁴ Soldiers don’t get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted them.

Paul’s Final Greetings

¹⁹ The churches here in the province of Asia^[a] send greetings in the Lord, as do Aquila and Priscilla^[b] and all the others who gather in their home for church meetings.