For these are the kind who do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By their smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds<n id="1" /> of the naive.

For people everywhere<n id="1" /> report how you welcomed us<n id="2" /> and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God

But those who have believing masters must not show them less respect<n id="1" /> because they are brothers. Instead they are to serve all the more, because those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved.<n id="2" />p><t /><p class="bodytext">Teach them and exhort them about these things.<n id="3" />