1 Corinthians 16

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

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

2 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

6 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.

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.

7 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.

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

8 But I shall abide in Ephesus until Pentecost;

But I will continue in Ephesus till Pentecost:

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

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

10 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:

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

11 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.

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.

12 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.

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.

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

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

14 Let all your affairs be in divine love.

Let every thing be done by you in love.

15 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),

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, )

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

20 All the brethren salute you. Salute you 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 as a friend, let him be anathema Maran atha.

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

23 The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

24 My love with you all in Christ Jesus.

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