1 Corinthians 16

1 As it respects the collection which is for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so also do you.

Now concerning the collections that are made for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, so do ye also.

2 On the first day of the week, let each of you lay by him, and treasure up as he has prospered, that there may be no collections when I come.

On the first day of the week let every one of you put apart with himself, laying up what it shall well please him; that when I come, the collections be not then to be made.

3 And when I come, whatever persons you approve, I will send with letters to carry your favor to Jerusalem.

And when I shall be with you, whomsoever you shall approve by letters, them will I send to carry your grace to Jerusalem.

4 And if it be proper that I also should go, they shall go with me.

And if it be meet that I also go, they shall go with me.

5 Now I will come to you, when I have passed through Macedonia, for I intend to go through Macedonia;

Now I will come to you, when I shall have passed through Macedonia. For I shall pass through Macedonia.

6 and perhaps I may abide with you, or even spend the winter, that you may conduct me on my way to whatever place I may go.

And with you perhaps I shall abide, or even spend the winter: that you may bring me on my way whithersoever I shall go.

7 For I do not wish to see you now in passing; for I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permit.

For I will not see you now by the way, for I trust that I shall abide with you some time, if the Lord permit.

8 But I will continue in Ephesus till Pentecost:

But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

9 for a great and effective door is opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

For a great door and evident is opened unto me: and many adversaries.

10 If Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear: for he works the work of the Lord, as I also do.

Now if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear, for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.

11 Therefore, let no one despise him; but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come to me: for I look for him with the brethren.

Let no man therefore despise him, but conduct ye him on his way in peace: that he may come to me. For I look for him with the brethren.

12 As it respects Apollos my brother, I urged him much to go to you with the brethren, yet he was not at all inclined to go now; but he will go when he has a suitable time.

And touching our brother Apollo, I give you to understand, that I much entreated him to come unto you with the brethren: and indeed it was not his will at all to come at this time. But he will come when he shall have leisure.

13 Be watchful, stand fast in the faith, be men, be resolute.

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, do manfully, and be strengthened.

14 Let every thing be done by you in love.

Let all your things be done in charity.

15 I beseech you, brethren, (you know the house of Stephanas, that they are the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints, )

And I beseech you, brethren, you know the house of Stephanas, and of Fortunatus, and of Achaicus, that they are the firstfruits of Achaia, and have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saints:

16 that you submit yourselves to such, and to every one that works and labors with us.

That you also be subject to such, and to every one that worketh with us, and laboureth.

17 I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus; for they have supplied what was wanting on your part:

And I rejoice in the presence of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because that which was wanting on your part, they have supplied.

18 for they have refreshed my spirit, and yours. There fore, acknowledge such.

For they have refreshed both my spirit and yours. Know them, therefore, that are such.

19 The churches of Asia salute you: Aquila and Priscilla, with the church that is in their house, send you many salutations in the Lord.

The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house, with whom I also lodge.

20 All the brethren salute you. Salute one another with a holy kiss.

All the brethren salute you. Salute one another with a holy kiss.

21 The salutation of me, Paul, with my own hand.

The salutation of me Paul, with my own hand.

22 If any one loves not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. The Lord comes.

If any man love not our Lord Jesus Christ, let him be anathema, maranatha.

23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

My charity be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.