| [an error occurred while processing this directive] | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1Now about the collection for the saints: You should do the same as I instructed the Galatian churches. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2On the first day of the week, each of you is to set something aside and save in keeping with how he prospers, so that no collections will need to be made when I come. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3When I arrive, I will send with letters those you recommend to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4If it is suitable for me to go as well, they can travel with me. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5I will come to you after I pass through Macedonia--for I will be traveling through Macedonia-- |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6and perhaps I will remain with you or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I go. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7I don't want to see you now just in passing, for I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord allows. |
| 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 wide door for effective ministry has opened for me--yet many oppose me. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10If Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear from you, because he is doing the Lord's work, just as I am. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11Therefore, no one should look down on him. Send him on his way in peace so he can come to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12About our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers, but he was not at all willing to come now. However, he will come when he has an opportunity. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13Be alert, stand firm in the faith, act like a man, be strong. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14Your every action must be done with love. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15Brothers, you know the household of Stephanas: They are the firstfruits of Achaia and have devoted themselves to serving the saints. I urge you |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16also to submit to such people, and to everyone who works and labors with them. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17I am pleased to have Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus present, because these men have made up for your absence. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore recognize such people. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord, along with the church that meets in their home. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20All the brothers greet you. 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, a curse be on him. Marana tha that is, Lord, come! |
| 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. |
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