1 Corinthians 16
16
1Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye. 2Upon the first day of the week let each one of you lay by him in store, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come. 3And when I arrive, whomsoever ye shall approve, them will I send with letters to carry your bounty unto Jerusalem: 4and if it be meet for me to go also, they shall go with me. 5But I will come unto you, when I shall have passed through Macedonia; for I pass through Macedonia; 6but with you it may be that I shall abide, or even winter, that ye may set me forward on my journey whithersoever I go. 7For I do not wish to see you now by the way; for I hope to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit. 8But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost; 9for a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
10Now if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear; for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do: 11let no man therefore despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come unto me: for I expect him with the brethren. 12But as touching Apollos the brother, I besought him much to come unto you with the brethren: and it was not at all his will to come now; but he will come when he shall have opportunity.
13Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 14Let all that ye do be done in love.
15Now I beseech you, brethren (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to minister unto the saints), 16that ye also be in subjection unto such, and to every one that helpeth in the work and laboreth. 17And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they supplied. 18For they refreshed my spirit and yours: acknowledge ye therefore them that are such.
19The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Prisca salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. 20All the brethren salute you. Salute one another with a holy kiss.
21The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. 22If any man loveth not the Lord, let him be anathema. Maranatha. 23The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 24My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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1 Corinthians 16
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1Now about “collecting money for fellow-believers.” I'm giving you the same instructions for you to follow as I did to the churches in Galatia. 2On the first day of the week everybody should set aside some money you've earned. I don't want there to be any collections to have to be made when I'm with you. 3When I get there I will write recommendation letters for whoever you choose, and they will take your donation to Jerusalem. 4If it works out for me to go too, they can come with me.
5After I've been to Macedonia, I plan to come and visit you. I pass that way through Macedonia 6and I may stay with you for a while, perhaps spend the winter, and then you can send me on my way to wherever I'm headed. 7This time I don't want to come and see you for just a short time. I hope I can stay for a while with you, if that's what the Lord permits. 8However, I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, 9because a tremendous door of opportunity has opened up for me there, though there are plenty who oppose me.
10Now if Timothy arrives, make sure that he has nothing to fear by being with you, for he's working for the Lord just as I am. 11Don't let anyone look down on him. Cheerfully send him on his way so he can come and see me—the brothers and sisters and I are waiting for him. 12As for our brother Apollos: I urged him to go and see you together with the other believers, but he wasn't willing to go at the moment. He'll come and visit when he gets the chance.
13Stay alert. Stand firm in your trust in God. Take courage. Be strong. 14Whatever you do, do it in love. 15You know that Stephanas and his family were among the first converts in Achaia, and they dedicated themselves to helping God's people. I'm pleading with you, my brothers and sisters, 16to respect their leadership, and everyone who helps the work with such dedication. 17I'm delighted that Stephanas, Fortunatas, and Achaicus have arrived here, for they did what you weren't able to. 18They have been a great source of encouragement to me, and to you. People like that deserve your recognition.
19The churches of Asia#16:19. Referring to the Roman province of Asia Minor. send their greetings. Aquila and Priscilla, along with the church that meets in their home, send their best wishes. 20All the brothers and sisters here send their greetings. Greet one another affectionately. 21I Paul write this greeting with my own hand. 22Anyone who doesn't love the Lord should be excluded from the church.#16:22. Literally, “let him be accursed.” Come Lord! 23May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 24My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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