1 Corinthians 16

1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do all of you.

Now concerning the collection for the sanctified, as I arranged for the congregations of Galatia, so also do ye.

2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

Upon the first day of the week let each of you set something aside near himself, storing up whatever he may prosper, so that when I come no collections may be made then.

3 And when I come, whomsoever all of you shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.

And when I arrive, whomever ye may approve by letters, I will send these men to bring your gift to Jerusalem.

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

And if it is fitting for me to go also, they will go with me.

5 Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.

But I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia, for I do pass through Macedonia.

6 And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that all of you may bring me on my journey anywhere I go.

And it may be that I will remain with you, or I will even spend winter, so that ye may set me on my way wherever I go.

7 For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.

For I do not want to see you now in passing, but I hope to remain some time with you, if the Lord allows.

8 But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

But I will remain at Ephesus until Pentecost.

9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

For a great and effective door has opened to me, and yet there are many who are hostile.

10 Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he works the work of the Lord, as I also do.

But if Timothy comes, see that he becomes without fear with you, for he works the work of the Lord, as I also.

11 Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.

Let not any man therefore disparage him, but send him forth in peace, so that he may come to me, for I expect him with the brothers.

12 As concerning our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.

And about Apollos the brother, I urged him much that he would come to you with the brothers, and it was not at all his will that he should come now, but he will come when he has opportunity.

13 Watch all of you, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

Watch ye, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.

14 Let all your things be done with love. (agape)

Let all things of you be done in love.

15 I plead to (all of you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints, )

Now I beseech you, brothers (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruit of Achaia, and that they committed themselves to service for the sanctified),

16 That all of you submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helps with us, and labours.

that ye also be subject to such men, and to every man working together and laboring.

17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.

And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because these men filled your lack.

18 For they have refreshed my spirit (pneuma) and your's: therefore acknowledge all of you them that are such.

For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge ye such men.

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

The congregations of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the congregation associated with their house.

20 All the brethren greet you. Greet all of you one another with an holy kiss.

All the brothers salute you. Salute each other by a holy kiss.

21 The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.

The salutation of Paul by my hand.

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

If any man does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Maranatha.

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

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ is with you.

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

My love is with you all in Christ Jesus. Truly.