1 Corinthians 16:1-9 ▼

1 As to the collection for God's people, what I have directed the Churches of Galatia to do, you must do also.

2 On the first day of every week let each of you put on one side and store up at his home whatever gain has been granted to him; so that whenever I come, there may then be no collections going on.

3 And when I am with you, whatever brethren you accredit by letter I will send to carry your kind gift to Jerusalem.

4 And if it is worth while for me also to make the journey, they shall go as my companions.

5 I shall come to you after passing through Macedonia; for my plan will be to pass through Macedonia;

6 and I shall make some stay with you perhaps, or even spend the winter with you, in order that you may help me forward, whichever way I travel.

7 For I do not wish to see you on this occasion merely in passing; but if the Lord permits, I hope to remain some time with you.

8 I shall remain in Ephesus, however, until the time of the Harvest Festival,

9 for a wide door stands open before me which demands great efforts, and we have many opponents.