1 Corinthians 16

1 With reference to the collection for Christ’s people, I want you to follow the instructions that I gave to the churches in Galatia.

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

2 On the first day of every week each of you should put by what he can afford, so that no collections need be made after I have come.

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 On my arrival, I will send any persons, whom you may authorise by letter, to carry your gift to Jerusalem;

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

4 and, if it appears to be worth while for me to go also, they will go with me.

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

5 I will come to you as soon as I have been through Macedonia – for I am going through Macedonia –

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

6 And I will probably make some stay with you or, perhaps, remain for the winter, so that you may yourselves send me on my way, wherever I may be going.

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 I do not propose to pay you a visit in passing now, for I hope to stay with you for some time, if the Lord permits.

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 I intend, however, staying at Ephesus until the Festival at the close of the Harvest;

But I will stay at Ephesus until Shavu`ot,

9 for a great opening for active work has presented itself, and there are many opponents.

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

10 If Timothy comes, take care that he has no cause for feeling anxious while he is with you. He is doing the Master’s work no less than I am.

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 No one, therefore, should slight him. See him safely on his way to me, for I am expecting him with some of our friends.

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 for our friend Apollos, I have often urged him to go to you with the others. He has, however, been very unwilling to do so as yet; but he will go as soon as he finds 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 Be watchful; stand firm in your faith; be brave; be strong.

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

14 Let everything you do be done in a loving spirit.

Let all that you do be done in love.

15 I have another request to make of you, friends. You remember Stephanas and his household, and that they were the first-fruits gathered in from Greece, and set themselves to serve Christ’s people.

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 I want you, on your part, to show deference to such people as these, as well as to every fellow labourer and earnest worker.

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

17 I am glad Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus have come, for they have made up for your absence;

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

18 they have cheered my heart, and your hearts also. Recognise the worth of such people as these.

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

19 The churches in Roman Asia send you their greetings. Aquila and Prisca and the church that meets at their house send you many Christian greetings.

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 of the Lord’s followers send you greetings. Greet one another with a sacred kiss.

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

21 I, Paul, add this greeting in my own handwriting.

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

22 Accursed be anyone who has no love for the Lord. THE LORD IS COMING.

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

23 May the blessing of the Lord Jesus be with you.

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

24 My love to all of you who are in union with Christ Jesus.

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