1 Corinthians 16
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1Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also.1Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:
2On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come.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.
3When I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem;3Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
4and if it is fitting for me to go also, they will go with me.4And if it is advisable for me to go also, they can travel with me.
5But I will come to you after I go through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia;5After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be 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.6Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.
7For I do not wish to see you now just in passing; for I hope to remain with you for some time, if the Lord permits.7For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.
8But I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost;8But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,
9for a wide door for effective service has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.9because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.
10Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without cause to be afraid, for he is doing the Lord's work, as I also am.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.
11So let no one despise him. But send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brethren.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.
12But concerning Apollos our brother, I encouraged him greatly to come to you with the brethren; and it was not at all his desire to come now, but he will come when he has opportunity.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.
13Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.13Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
14Let all that you do be done in love.14Do everything in love.
15Now I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to the saints),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,
16that you also be in subjection to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.16to submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.
17I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part.17I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
18For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.18For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.
19The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Prisca greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.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.
20All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.20All the brothers here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21The greeting is in my own hand-- Paul.21This greeting is in my own hand—Paul.
22If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be accursed. Maranatha.22If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be under a curse. Come, O Lord!
23The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.23The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
24My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.24My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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