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 believers, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you are to do.

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, each of you is to put something aside and store it up as you are able. Do this so that there will be no collections 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;

When I arrive, whomever you approve, I will send with letters to deliver your offering to Jerusalem.

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

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

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

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

Perhaps I may stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may help 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 do not wish to see you now for only a passing visit. For I am looking forward to spending more time with you, if the Lord permits.

8 and I will remain in Ephesus until the Pentecost,

But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,

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

for a wide door has opened for 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 when Timothy comes, see that he is with you unafraid, for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I am doing.

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 one despise him. Help him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me. For I am expecting him to come along 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.

Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly encouraged him to visit you with the brothers. But it was not at all his will that he come now. However, he will come when the time is right.

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

Be watchful, stand fast in the faith, act like men, be strong.

14 let all your things be done in love.

Let all that you do be done in love.

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—

You know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have set themselves to the service of the believers. Now I urge you, brothers,

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

to be in submission to such people and to everyone who helps in the work and labors with us.

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

I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus. They have made up for your absence.

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

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this.

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 send greetings to you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you in the Lord, with the church that is in their home.

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

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

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

I, Paul, write this with my own hand.

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

If anyone does not love the Lord, may he be accursed. Our Lord, come!

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

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

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

My love be with you all in Christ Jesus.