1 Corinthians 16

1 As to the collection for God's people, what I have directed the Churches of Galatia to do, you must do also.

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

2 On the first day of every week let each of you put on one side and store up at his home whatever gain has been granted to him; so that whenever I come, there may then be no collections going on.

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.

3 And when I am with you, whatever brethren you accredit by letter I will send to carry your kind gift to Jerusalem.

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

4 And if it is worth while for me also to make the journey, they shall go as my companions.

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

5 I shall come to you after passing through Macedonia; for my plan will be to pass through Macedonia;

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

6 and I shall make some stay with you perhaps, or even spend the winter with you, in order that you may help me forward, whichever way I travel.

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

7 For I do not wish to see you on this occasion merely in passing; but if the Lord permits, I hope to remain some time with you.

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.

8 I shall remain in Ephesus, however, until the time of the Harvest Festival,

But I remain in Ephesus, until the Pentecost,

9 for a wide door stands open before me which demands great efforts, and we have many opponents.

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

10 If Timothy pays you a visit, see that he is free from fear in his relations with you; for he is engaged in the Master's work just as I am.

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:

11 Therefore let no one slight him, but all of you should help him forward in peace to join me; for I am waiting for him and others of the brethren.

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.

12 As for our brother Apollos, I have repeatedly urged him to accompany the brethren who are coming to you: but he is quite resolved not to do so at present. He will come, however, when he has a good opportunity.

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.

13 Be on the alert; stand firm in the faith; acquit yourselves like men; be strong.

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

14 Let all that you do be done from motives of love.

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

15 And I beseech you, brethren--you know the household of Stephanas, how they were the earliest Greek converts to Christ, and have devoted themselves to the service of God's people--

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—

16 I beseech you, on your part, to show deference to such men, and to every one who participates in their work and toils hard.

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

17 It is a joy to me that Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus have now arrived, because what was wanting so far as you are concerned they have supplied.

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

18 They have refreshed my spirit, and yours. Acknowledge such men as these.

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

19 The Churches in the province of Asia send you greetings; and Aquila and Prisca, in hearty Christian love, do the same, together with the Church which meets at their house.

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

20 The brethren all send greetings to you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

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

21 The final greeting of me--Paul--with my own hand.

The salutation of Paul—with my own hand.

22 If any one is destitute of love to the Lord, let him be accursed. OUR LORD IS COMING.

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

23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

The favour of the Lord Jesus, be with you.

24 My love in Christ Jesus be with you all.

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