1 Corinthians 16

The Collection for the Saints

1 Now concerningt the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do.2 On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come.3 And when I arrive, I will send those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem.4 If it seems advisable that I should go also, they will accompany me.

Plans for Travel

5 I will visit you after passing through Macedonia, for I intend to pass through Macedonia,6 and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may help me on my journey, wherever I go.7 For I do not want to see you now just in passing. I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.8 But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,9 for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

10 When Timothy comes, see that you put him at ease among you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I am.11 So let no one despise him. Help him on his way in peace, that he may return to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers.

Final Instructions

12 Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was not at all his willt to come now. He will come when he has opportunity.

13 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.14 Let all that you do be done in love.

15 Now I urge you, brotherst—you know that the householdt of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints—16 be subject to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.17 I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for your absence,18 for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such men.

Greetings

19 The churches of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord.20 All the brothers send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

21 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand.22 If anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come!t23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

1 Corinthians 16

1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise.2 On the first day of the week, let each one of you save, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.3 When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.4 If it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me.5 But I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia.6 But with you it may be that I will stay, or even winter, that you may send me on my journey wherever I go.7 For I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.8 But I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost,9 for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.10 Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.

11 Therefore let no one despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers.

12 Now concerning Apollos, the brother, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers; and it was not at all his desire to come now; but he will come when he has an opportunity.
13 Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!

14 Let all that you do be done in love.
15 Now I beg you, brothers (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to serve the saints),16 that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.17 I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied.

18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that.
19 The assemblies of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you much in the Lord, together with the assembly that is in their house.

20 All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21 This greeting is by me, Paul, with my own hand.22 If any man doesn’t love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursedt. Come, Lord!t23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

24 My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.