1 Corinthians 16

1 Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:

But concerning the contribution to the saints, as I commanded the churches of Galatia, so you also do.

2 On 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.

On the first day of the week let each one of you lay by with himself treasuring up, that as to whatsoever he may be prospered, in order that there may be no collections at that time when I may come.

3 Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

But when I may be present, whomsoever you may approve by your letters, these will I send to carry away your benefaction to Jerusalem:

4 And if it is advisable for me to go also, they can travel with me.

if it may be counted worthy for me also to go, they shall go along with me.

5 After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.

But I will come to you when I may go through Macedonia; for I do go through Macedonia;

6 Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.

and perhaps I may abide with you, and even spend the winter with you, in order that you may send me forward whithersoever I may go.

7 For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.

For I do not wish merely to see you in my journey; for I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord may permit.

8 But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,

But I shall abide in Ephesus until Pentecost;

9 because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.

for a door is opened unto me great and effectual, and there are many antagonizing.

10 If 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.

But if Timothy may come, see that he may be with you without fear; for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I also:

11 No 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.

therefore let no one snub him. But send him forth in peace, in order that he may come to me: for I await him with the brethren.

12 Now 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.

But concerning brother Apollos, I entreated him much, that he may come to you with the brethren: but it was not altogether his will that he may come now; but he will come when he may have opportunity.

13 Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.

Watch, stand in the faith, be men, be strong.

14 Do everything in love.

Let all your affairs be in divine love.

15 You 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,

But I exhort you, brethren; (know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruit of Achaia, and they have set themselves to minister unto the saints),

16 to submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.

in order that you may indeed be in subjection unto such, and to every one laboring with you and toiling.

17 I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.

But I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: because they have supplied your deficiency:

18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.

for they refreshed my spirit and yours. Acknowledge ye therefore them that are such.

19 The 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.

The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Prisca along with the church and their house salute you.

20 All the brothers here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

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

21 This greeting is in my own hand—Paul.

The salutation of me Paul with my own hand.

22 If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be under a curse. Come, O Lord!

If any one loves not the Lord as a friend, let him be anathema Maran atha.

23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.

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

My love with you all in Christ Jesus.