1 Corinthians 16

1 And concerning the collection that [is] for the holy ones, as I directed to the assemblies of Galatia, so also you—do;

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

2 on every first [day] of the week, let each one of you lay by him, treasuring up whatever he may have prospered, that when I may come then collections may not be made;

On 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.

3 and whenever I may come, whomsoever you may approve, through letters, these I will send to carry your favor to Jerusalem;

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

4 and if it be worthy for me also to go, with me they will go.

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

5 And I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia—for I pass through Macedonia—

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

6 and with you, it may be, I will abide, or even winter, that you may send me forward wherever I go,

And it may be that I will abide, yes, and winter with you, that you may bring me on my journey wherever I go.

7 for I do not wish to see you now in the passing, but I hope to remain a certain time with you, if the LORD may permit;

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

8 and I will remain in Ephesus until the Pentecost,

But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

9 for a door has been opened to me—great and effectual—and withstanders [are] many.

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

10 And if Timotheus may come, see that he may become without fear with you, for he works the work of the LORD, even as I,

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.

11 no one, then, may despise him; and send him forward in peace, that he may come to me, for I expect him with the brothers;

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

12 and concerning Apollos our brother, I begged him much that he may come to you with the brothers, and it was not at all [his] will that he may come now, and he will come when he may find convenient.

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

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

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

14 let all your things be done in love.

Let all your things be done with charity.

15 And I beg you, brothers, you have known the household of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruit of Achaia, and they set themselves to the ministry to the holy ones—

I beseech you, brothers, (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, )

16 that you also be subject to such, and to everyone who is working with [us] and laboring;

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

17 and I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because these filled up the lack of you;

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

18 for they refreshed my spirit and yours; acknowledge, therefore, those who [are] such.

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge you them that are such.

19 The assemblies of Asia greet you; Aquilas and Priscilla greet you much in the LORD, with the assembly in their house;

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

20 all the brothers greet you; greet one another in a holy kiss.

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

21 The salutation of [me], Paul, with my hand;

The salutation of me Paul with my own hand.

22 if anyone does not cherish the Lord Jesus Christ—let him be accursed! The LORD has come!

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

23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ [is] with you;

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

24 my love [is] with you all in Christ Jesus! Amen.

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