1 Corinthians 16

1 Of the gadderynge for the saynctes as I have ordeyned in the congregacios of Galacia even so do ye.

Now concerning the collections which are made for the saints: just as I have arranged for the churches of Galatia, so should it also be done with you.

2 Vpon some sondaye let every one of you put a syde at home and laye vp what soever he thinketh mete that ther be no gaderinges when I come.

On the first day of the week, the Sabbath, let each one of you take from himself, setting aside what will be well-pleasing to him, so that when I arrive, the collections will not have to be made then.

3 When I am come whosoever ye shall alowe by youre letters them will I sende to bringe youre liberalite vnto Ierusalem.

And when I am present, whomever you shall approve through letters, these I shall send to bear your gifts to Jerusalem.

4 And yf it be mete yt I goo they shall go with me.

And if it is fitting for me to go too, they shall go with me.

5 I will come vnto you after I have gone over Macedonia. For I will goo thorowout Macedonia.

Now I will visit you after I have passed through Macedonia. For I will pass through Macedonia.

6 With you paraveture I wyll abyde awhyle: or els winter that ye maye brynge me on my waye whyther soever I goo.

And perhaps I will stay with you, and even spend the winter, so that you may lead me on my way, whenever I depart.

7 I will not se you now in my passage: but I trust to abyde a whyle with you yf God shall suffre me.

For I am not willing to see you now only in passing, since I hope that I may remain with you for some length of time, if the Lord permits.

8 I will tary at Ephesus untyll whit sontyde.

But I must remain at Ephesus, even until Pentecost.

9 For a greate dore and a frutefull is opened vnto me: and ther are many adversaries.

For a door, great and unavoidable, has opened to me, as well as many adversaries.

10 If Timotheus come se yt he be with out feare with you. For he worketh the worke of the Lorde as I doo.

Now if Timothy arrives, see to it that he may be among you without fear. For he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I also do.

11 Let no man despyse him: but convaye him forthe in peace yt he maye come vnto me. For I loke for him with the brethre.

Therefore, let no one despise him. Instead, lead him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me. For I am awaiting him with the brothers.

12 To speake of brother Apollo: I greatly desyred him to come vnto you with ye brethren but his mynde was not at all to come at this tyme. How be it he will come when he shall have conveniet tyme.

But concerning our brother, Apollo, I am letting you know that I pleaded with him greatly to go to you with the brothers, and clearly it was not his will to go at this time. But he will arrive when there is a space of time for him.

13 Watche ye stonde fast in the fayth auyte you lyke men and be stronge.

Be vigilant. Stand with faith. Act manfully and be strengthened.

14 Let all youre busynes be done in love.

Let all that is yours be immersed in charity.

15 Brethren (ye knowe the housse of Stephana how yt they are the fyrst frutes of Achaia and that they have appoynted them selves to minister vnto the saynctes)

And I beg you, brothers: You know the house of Stephanus, and of Fortunatus, and of Achaicus, that they are the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saints.

16 I beseche you yt ye be obedient vnto soche and to all that helpe and laboure.

So you should be subject also to persons such as this, as well as to all who are cooperating and working with them.

17 I am gladde of the comynge of Stephana Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lackinge on youre parte they have supplied.

Now I rejoice in the presence of Stephanus and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because what was lacking in you, they have supplied.

18 They have comforted my sprete and youres. Loke therfore that ye knowe them that are soche.

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore, recognize persons such as this.

19 The congregacions of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you moche in the Lorde and so doeth the congregacio that is in their housse.

The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you greatly in the Lord, with the church of their household, where I also am a guest.

20 All the brethren grete you. Grete ye one another with an holy kysse.

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

21 The salutacion of me Paul with myne awne hande.

This is a greeting from my own hand, Paul.

22 Yf eny man love not the Lorde Iesus Christ the same be anathema maranatha.

If anyone does not love our Lord Jesus Christ, let him be anathema! Maran Atha.

23 The grace of ye Lorde Iesus Christ be with you all.

May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

24 My love be with you all in Christ Iesu. Ame

My charity is with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.