1 Corinthians 16
16
Concerning the Collection for the Saints
1 Now concerning the collection for the saints: just as I gave directions about it to the churches of Galatia, so you do also. 2On the first day of the week, each one of you put aside#Literally “put from himself” something, saving up to whatever extent he has prospered#Literally “whatever if anything he has been prospered”, in order that whenever I come, at that time collections do not take place. 3And whenever I arrive, whomever you approve by letters, I will send these to take your gift to Jerusalem. 4And if it is worthwhile for me to go also, they will travel with me.
Travel Plans for Paul and Associates
5But I will come to you whenever I go through Macedonia (for I am going through Macedonia), 6and perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I may go. 7For I do not want to see you now in passing, for I hope to remain some time with you, if the Lord allows it. 8But I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost, 9for a great and effective door has opened for me, and there are many opponents.
10But if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without cause to fear, for he is carrying out the Lord’s work, as I also am. 11Therefore do not let anyone disdain him, but send him on his way in peace in order that he may come to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers.
12Now concerning Apollos our brother, I urged him many times that he should come to you with the brothers, and he was not at all willing that he should come now, but he will come whenever he has an opportunity.
Concluding Exhortations
13Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act courageously, be strong. 14All your actions must be done in love.
15Now I urge you, brothers—you know about the household of Stephanas, that they are the first fruits of Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the ministry for the saints—16that you also be subject to such people, and to all those who work together and labor. 17Now I rejoice over the arrival of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because these make up for your absence, 18for they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore recognize such people.
Final Greetings and Benediction
19The churches of the province of Asia#That is, the Roman province of Asia, known today as Asia Minor greet you. Aquila and Prisca greet you in the Lord many times, together with the church in their house. 20All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21The greeting is by my hand—Paul’s. 22If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be accursed. O Lord, come!#The Aramaic expression marana tha (“O Lord, come!”) can also be rendered maran atha (“our Lord has come”); it is used here by Paul without explanation
23The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. 24My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus.
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1 Corinthians 16
16
An offering for the poor
A collection for God's people
1When you collect money for God's people, I want you to do exactly what I told the churches in Galatia to do.#Ro 15.25,26. 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
5After I have gone through Macedonia, I hope to see you#Ac 19.21. 6and stay 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. 8I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,#Lv 23.15-21; Dt 16.9-11.#Ac 19.8-10. 9because there is a wonderful opportunity for me to do some work here. But there are also many people who are against me.
10When Timothy arrives, give him a friendly welcome. He is doing the Lord's work, just as I am.#1 Co 4.17. 11Don't let anyone ill-treat 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.
15You 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#1 Co 1.16. 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.
19Greetings from the churches in Asia.#Ac 18.2.
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 that the Lord Jesus will be kind to you.
24I love everyone who belongs to Christ Jesus.
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