1 Corinthians 16

1 Now, concerning the collection which is for the saints, just as I directed the assemblies of Galatia, so, also do, ye: —

BUT concerning what is collected for the saints, as I have instructed the churches of Galatia, so also do you.

2 Upon the first of the week, let, each one of you, put, by itself, in store, as he may be prospering, —lest, as soon as I come, then, collections, should be in progress.

On each first day of the week let every one of you at his own house lay by and keep something of that which cometh unto his hands, lest when I come there be then collections.

3 And, as soon as I arrive, whomsoever ye shall approve by letters, these, will I send, to bear away your favour unto Jerusalem:

And when I come, those whom you shall choose, them will I send with an epistle, that they may take your bounty to Urishlem.

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

But if it be a fit work that I too go (thither), they also shall go with me.

5 Now I will come unto you, as soon as I have passed through Macedonia, —for I do pass through Macedonia,

But I will come to you when I shall have passed (round) from Makedunia: for I pass unto it, unto Makedunia.

6 And, with you, I may perhaps sojourn, or winter, that, ye, may set me forward, whithersoever I may be journeying.

And perhaps also I may remain with you, or I may winter with you, that you may lead me on to the place to which I shall go.

7 For I do not wish to see you, just now, by the way; for I hope to remain, some time, with you, —if, the Lord, permit.

For I will not now see you as I pass the way; for I hope to abide a time with you, if my Lord permit me.

8 But I remain in Ephesus, until the Pentecost,

For I remain at Ephesos until the Pentecost.

9 For, a door, unto me, hath opened, great and effectual, and, opposers, are many.

For a great door is opened to me, which is full of labours, and the opposers are many.

10 But, if Timothy should come, see that, without fear, he be with you, for, in the work of the Lord, doth he labour, even as, I:

But if Timotheos come among you, see that he may be with you without fear; for he doeth the work of the Lord, as I.

11 Let no one then despise him; and set ye him forward in peace, that he may come unto me, for I expect him with the brethren.

Wherefore let no man despise him, but conduct him in peace, that he may come to me; for I wait for him with the brethren.

12 But, concerning Apollos the brother, much, did I beseech him, that he would come unto you, with the brethren, but there was, by no means, any will, that he should come, now; —he will come, however, as soon as he hath good opportunity.

But of Apolo, my brethren, I begged much to come to you with the brethren; nevertheless it was not his will to come to you; but when there shall be opportunity he will come to you.

13 Be on the watch, stand firm in the faith, be men—be strong;

WATCH, and stand in the faith; be manful and be strong.

14 Let, all your affairs, in love, be carried on.

And let all your affairs be done in love.

15 Now I beseech you, brethren, —ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is a first-fruit of Achaia, and, for the purpose of ministering, they devoted themselves, unto the saints—

But I entreat of you, my brethren, for the house of Stephano, because you know they are the first-fruits of Akaia, and have disposed themselves for the service of the saints,

16 That, ye also, be submitting yourselves unto such as these, —and unto everyone helping in the work and toiling.

that you be submissive to such as they, and to every one who laboureth with us and helpeth.

17 I Rejoice, moreover, in the presence of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus: because, your own shortcoming, these, have filled up: —

But I am glad of the coming of Stephano, and of Fortunatos, and of Akaiakos, because your deficiency with me they have fulfilled.

18 They have given rest, in fact, unto my spirit, and yours: hold in acknowledgment, therefore, such as these.

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Wherefore acknowledge those who are such.

19 The assemblies of Asia salute you: Aquila and Priscilla, with the assembly meeting at their house, salute you much in the Lord:

All the churches of Asia ask for your peace; Akilos and Priskila, with the church which is in their house, ask for your peace greatly in our Lord.

20 All the brethren salute you: —Salute ye one another with a holy kiss.

All the brethren ask for your peace. Ask the peace of one another with the holy kiss.

21 The salutation of Paul—with my own hand.

Peace, by the writing of my hand, of PAULOS.

22 If anyone doth not dearly love the Lord, let him be anathema [that is, "accursed"]: Maran atha [that is, "The Lord, cometh"].

Whosoever loveth not our Lord Jeshu Meshiha, let him be accursed. Our Lord cometh.

23 The favour of the Lord Jesus, be with you.

The grace of our Lord Jeshu Meshiha be with you.

24 My love, be with you all, in Christ Jesus.

And my love be with you all in the Meshiha Jeshu Amen.