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1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: |
2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. |
3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. |
4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4And if it is advisable for me to go also, they can travel with me. |
5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia. |
6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go. |
7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. |
8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost, |
9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me. |
10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am. |
11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers. |
12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was not at all inclined to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity. |
13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. |
14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14Do everything in love. |
15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers, |
16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16to submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer. |
17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you. |
18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men. |
19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house. |
20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20All the brothers here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss. |
21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. |
22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be under a curse. Come, O Lord! |
23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. |
24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen. |
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