1 Corinthians 16

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

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

2 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

6 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.

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

7 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.

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 For I remain at Ephesos until the Pentecost.

But I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost,

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

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

10 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

14 And let all your affairs be done in love.

Let all that you do be done in love.

15 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,

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),

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

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

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

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

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

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

19 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

23 The grace of our Lord Jeshu Meshiha be with you.

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

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

My love to all of you in Messiah Jesus.