1 Corinthians 16

1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I commanded the churches of Galatia, you do likewise.

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

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

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;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7 For I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.

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;

8 But I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost,

and I will remain in Ephesus until the Pentecost,

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

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

10 Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.

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,

11 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.

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;

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

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.

13 Watch. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.

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

14 Let all that you do be done in love.

let all your things be done in love.

15 Now I appeal to 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 saints),

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—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

22 If anyone does not love the Lord, a curse be on him. Our Lord, come.

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

23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

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

24 My love to all of you in Christ Jesus.

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