1 Corinthians (1 Co) 16
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1Now, in regard to the collection being made for God’s people: you are to do the same as I directed the congregations in Galatia to do. 2Every week, on Motza’ei-Shabbat, each of you should set some money aside, according to his resources, and save it up; so that when I come I won’t have to do fundraising. 3And when I arrive, I will give letters of introduction to the people you have approved, and I will send them to carry your gift to Yerushalayim. 4If it seems appropriate that I go too, they will go along with me.
5I will visit you after I have gone through Macedonia, for I am intending to pass through Macedonia, 6and I may stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may help me continue my travels wherever I may go. 7For I don’t want to see you now, when I am only passing through; because I am hoping to spend some time with you, if the Lord allows it. 8But I will remain in Ephesus until Shavu‘ot, 9because a great and important door has opened for my work, and there are many people opposing me.
10If Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to be afraid of while he is with you; for he is doing the Lord’s work, just as I am. 11So let no one treat him with disrespect. Help him on his way in peace, so that he will return to me, for the brothers and I are expecting him.
12As for brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to go and visit you along with the other brothers; and although it was not at all his desire to come at this time, he will come when he has the opportunity.
13Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, behave like a mentsh, grow strong. 14Let everything you do be done in love.
15Now, brothers, you know that the household of Stephanas were the first people in Achaia to put their trust in the Messiah, and they have devoted themselves to serving God’s people. 16I urge you to submit yourselves to people like these and to everyone who works and toils with them. 17I am glad that Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus are here, because they have helped make up for your not being here. 18They have refreshed my spirit, just as they have yours. I want you to show appreciation for people like these.
19The congregations in the province of Asia send greetings to you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you in union with the Lord, as does the congregation that meets in their house. 20All the brothers send you their greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21Now, I Sha’ul, greet you in my own handwriting.
22If anyone does not love the Lord, a curse on him! Marana, ta!
[Our Lord, come!]
23May the grace of the Lord Yeshua be with you.
24My love is with you all, in union with the Messiah Yeshua.
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A Collection for God's People
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Ro 15.25,26. When you collect money for God's people, I want you to do exactly what I told the churches in Galatia to do. 2That is, each Sunday each of you must put aside part of what you have earned. If you do this, you won't have to take up a collection when I come. 3Choose some followers to take the money to Jerusalem. I will send them on with the money and with letters which show that you approve of them. 4If you think I should go along, they can go with me.
Paul's Travel Plans
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Ac 19.21. After I have gone through Macedonia, I hope to see you 6and visit with you for a while. I may even stay all winter, so that you can help me on my way to wherever I will be going next. 7If the Lord lets me, I would rather come later for a longer visit than to stop off now for only a short visit. 8#Lv 23.15-21; Dt 16.9-11. #Ac 19.8-10. I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost, 9because there is a wonderful opportunity for me to do some work here. But there are also many people who are against me.
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1 Co 4.17. When Timothy arrives, give him a friendly welcome. He is doing the Lord's work, just as I am. 11Don't let anyone mistreat him. I am looking for him to return to me together with the other followers. So when he leaves, send him off with your blessings.
12I have tried hard to get our friend Apollos to visit you with the other followers. He doesn't want to come just now, but he will come when he can.
Personal Concerns and Greetings
13Keep alert. Be firm in your faith. Stay brave and strong. 14Show love in everything you do.
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1 Co 1.16. You know that Stephanas and his family were the first in Achaia to have faith in the Lord. They have done all they can for God's people. My friends, I ask you 16to obey leaders like them and to do the same for all others who work hard with you.
17I was glad to see Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus. Having them here was like having you. 18They made me feel much better, just as they made you feel better. You should appreciate people like them.
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Ac 18.2. Greetings from the churches in Asia.
Aquila and Priscilla, together with the church that meets in their house, send greetings in the name of the Lord.
20All the Lord's followers send their greetings.
Give each other a warm greeting.
21I am signing this letter myself: PAUL.
22I pray that God will put a curse on everyone who doesn't love the Lord. And may the Lord come soon.
23I pray the Lord Jesus will be kind to you.
24I love everyone who belongs to Christ Jesus.
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