TSK · Romans 16:12

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me has not been in vain. In fact, I worked harder than all of them– yet not I, but the grace of God with me.

also to submit to people like this, and to everyone who cooperates in the work and labors hard.

Epaphras, who is one of you and a slave of Christ, greets you. He is always struggling in prayer on your behalf, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.

Final Instructions Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who labor among you and preside over you in the Lord and admonish you,

Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching.