| [an error occurred while processing this directive] | New Living Translation |
| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1Now regarding your question about the money being collected for God's people in Jerusalem. You should follow the same procedure I gave to the churches in Galatia. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2On the first day of each week, you should each put aside a portion of the money you have earned. Don't wait until I get there and then try to collect it all at once. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3When I come, I will write letters of recommendation for the messengers you choose to deliver your gift to Jerusalem. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4And if it seems appropriate for me to go along, they can travel with me. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5I am coming to visit you after I have been to Macedonia, for I am planning to travel through Macedonia. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6Perhaps I will stay awhile with you, possibly all winter, and then you can send me on my way to my next destination. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7This time I don't want to make just a short visit and then go right on. I want to come and stay awhile, if the Lord will let me. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8In the meantime, I will be staying here at Ephesus until the Festival of Pentecost. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9There is a wide-open door for a great work here, although many oppose me. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10When Timothy comes, don't intimidate him. He is doing the Lord's work, just as I am. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11Don't let anyone treat him with contempt. Send him on his way with your blessing when he returns to me. I expect him to come with the other believers. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12Now about our brother Apollos--I urged him to visit you with the other believers, but he was not willing to go right now. He will see you later when he has the opportunity. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14And do everything with love. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15You know that Stephanas and his household were the first of the harvest of believers in Greece, and they are spending their lives in service to God's people. I urge you, dear brothers and sisters, |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16to submit to them and others like them who serve with such devotion. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17I am very glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have come here. They have been providing the help you weren't here to give me. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18They have been a wonderful encouragement to me, as they have been to you. You must show your appreciation to all who serve so well. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19The churches here in the province of Asia send greetings in the Lord, as do Aquila and Priscilla and all the others who gather in their home for church meetings. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20All the brothers and sisters here send greetings to you. Greet each other with Christian love. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21Here is my greeting in my own handwriting--Paul. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22If anyone does not love the Lord, that person is cursed. Our Lord, come! |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. |
| [an error occurred while processing this directive] | Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007.
Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All Rights Reserved. |
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