1 Corinthians 16

1 Now concerning the collection for the believers, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you are to do.

Now concerning the collection for the saints, you must do just as I instructed the congregations in Galatia.

2 On the first day of the week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up as you are able. Do this so that there will be no collections when I come.

On the first day of the week, each of you should set something aside, saving up as he is being prospered, that there be no collections when I come.

3 When I arrive, whomever you approve, I will send with letters to deliver your offering to Jerusalem.

And when I arrive, I will send whomever you approve by letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

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

But should it be fitting that I go as well, they will go with me.

5 But I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia. For I will pass through Macedonia.

Now I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia (for I am coming through Macedonia).

6 Perhaps I may stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may help me on my journey, wherever I go.

And perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even winter, that you may send me on my way, wherever I go.

7 For I do not wish to see you now for only a passing visit. For I am looking forward to spending more time with you, if the Lord permits.

I do not wish to see you now just in passing, since I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.

8 But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,

So I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost,

9 for a wide door has opened for me, and there are many adversaries.

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

10 Now when Timothy comes, see that he is with you unafraid, for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I am doing.

Now if Timothy should come, see to it that he may be with you without fear, because he does the Lord's work just as I do.

11 Let no one despise him. Help him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me. For I am expecting him to come along with the brothers.

Therefore no one should despise him; but send him on his way in peace, that he may come to me; I am expecting him along with the brothers.

12 Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly encouraged him to visit you with the brothers. But it was not at all his will that he come now. However, he will come when the time is right.

Now about brother Apollos: I repeatedly urged him to go to you with the brothers, but he just did not want to go at this time; he will go whenever he has an opportunity.

13 Be watchful, stand fast in the faith, act like men, be strong.

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

14 Let all that you do be done in love.

Do all you do in love.

15 You know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have set themselves to the service of the believers. Now I urge you, brothers,

Now brothers, you know that the household of Stephanas is the firstfruits of Achaia and that they have really devoted themselves to ministering to the saints,

16 to be in submission to such people and to everyone who helps in the work and labors with us.

so I urge you to submit to such people, to all the fellow-workers and laborers.

17 I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus. They have made up for your absence.

I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus, for what was lacking on your part they have supplied;

18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this.

for they refreshed my spirit and yours; so give recognition to such men.

19 The churches of Asia send greetings to you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you in the Lord, with the church that is in their home.

The congregations of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla, with the congregation in their house, greet you warmly in the Lord.

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

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

21 I, Paul, write this with my own hand.

I, Paul, personally sign this greeting.

22 If anyone does not love the Lord, may he be accursed. Our Lord, come!

If anyone does not love our Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. The Lord is coming!

23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus.

My love is with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.