1 Corinthians 16

1 NOW concerning the collection which is for the saints, as I have given an order to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye.

Now concerning the collection for the holy ones: as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise.

2 On the first day of the week let every one of you set apart with himself, treasuring it up, whatsoever he may please to give, that when I come there may be then no gatherings.

On the first day of every week, let each one of you save as he may prosper, that no collections are made when I come.

3 But when I come, whosoever you shall approve by letters, those will I send to carry your charity to Jerusalem.

When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.

4 But if it be of importance that I should go also, they shall go with me.

If it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me.

5 Now I will come unto you when I have passed through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia);

I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia.

6 and perhaps I shall abide with you, yea and winter with you, that you may send me forward whithersoever I go.

But with you it may be that I will stay with you, or even winter with you, that you may send me on my journey wherever I go.

7 For I will not see you now in passing, but I hope to remain some considerable time with you if the Lord permit.

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 shall abide at Ephesus until the Pentecost:

But I will stay at Ephesus until Shavu`ot,

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

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

10 But if Timothy come, see that he may be among you without fear: for he worketh the Lord’s work, as I also do.

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 Let no man therefore treat him with disrespect; but forward him on his way in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brethren.

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 As concerning brother Apollos, I besought him much that he would come to you with the brethren; but it was not at all his wish to come at this time: but he will come when he can find a good opportunity.

Now concerning Apollos the brother, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers, but it was not at all his desire to come now; but he will come when he has an opportunity.

13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, be manful, be strong.

Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!

14 Let all your concerns be transacted in love.

Let all that you do be done in love.

15 Now I exhort you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints: )

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 holy ones—

16 wherefore submit yourselves to such, and to every one that worketh with us and laboureth.

that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.

17 I rejoice in the arrival of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus; because what was lacking from you, they have supplied.

I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied.

18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours; respect therefore such men.

For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that.

19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church which is in their house.

The assemblies of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord, together with the assembly that is in their house.

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

All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

21 The salutation of Paul with mine own hand.

This greeting is by me, Paul, with my own hand.

22 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema, Maranatha.

If any man doesn’t love the Lord Yeshua the Messiah, let him be cursed. Come, Lord!

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

The grace of the Lord Yeshua the Messiah be with you.

24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. The first epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi by Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, and Timothy.

My love to all of you in Messiah Yeshua. Amen.