1 Corintios 16

1 Ahora, acerca de la ofrenda para los santos, así como yo di órdenes a las iglesias de Galacia, ustedes también.

Now [I will reply to another question that you asked. You asked] about the [money you are] collecting [to send] to God’s people [in Jerusalem]. Do what I told the congregations in Galatia to do.

2 El primer día de la semana, cada uno de ustedes debe apartar algo, según lo que haya ganado y prosperado, de modo que no sea necesario juntar dinero cuando yo llegue.

Every Sunday each of you should set aside [at home] some funds [EUP] [for this purpose], in proportion to how much [God] has prospered you. Then you should save it up, so that when I arrive there, you will not need to collect [any more money. Choose some men whom you approve of, to take] this money to Jerusalem.

3 Y cuando yo venga, enviaré a los hombres de su elección cartas para que les lleven el dinero que han juntado a Jerusalén.

Then, when I arrive, I will write letters stating that you have authorized these men to take the funds there.

4 Y si me es posible ir allí, irán conmigo.

And if [you] (OR, [I]) think that it is appropriate, I will go with them.

5 Pero iré a ustedes después de que haya pasado por Macedonia; y después de Macedonia pasaré a Corinto;

Now I plan to travel through Macedonia [province]. I [plan to] come to visit you, but I want to go through Macedonia first.

6 Puede ser que me quede con ustedes por un tiempo, o incluso por el invierno; entonces ustedes podrán ayudarme en mi viaje a donde tenga que ir después.

Perhaps I will stay with you for a short while, or I may stay with you for the whole winter, in order that you yourselves can provide some of the things [that I will need] [EUP] for my next trip.

7 Porque no es mi deseo verlos ahora, de paso; porque es mi esperanza estar con ustedes un tiempo, si lo permite él Señor.

I do not want to see you just for a short time and then continue my trip. I am hoping to stay with you for a while, if the Lord [Jesus] allows me to do that.

8 Pero estaré en Efeso hasta Pentecostés;

But I will stay [here] in Ephesus [city] until [after] the Pentecost [festival].

9 Porque una gran e importante puerta está abierta para mí, y muchos son los adversarios.

[I want to do that] because [God] has given me a great opportunity [MET] [to proclaim his good message here]. [As a result of my work here, God is producing] great results. I also want to stay here because there are many people here who oppose [my work, and I need to refute them].

10 Ahora bien, si Timoteo viene, cuida de que él esté contigo sin temor; porque él está haciendo la obra del Señor, así como yo.

When Timothy arrives [there in Corinth], treat him respectfully [LIT], because he is working for the Lord just as I am.

11 Así que ningunos ustedes lo desprecié: sino, al contrario ayúdenlo a seguir su viaje en paz, para que venga a mí, porque lo estoy esperando con los otros hermanos.

Do not let anyone despise him. And when he leaves there, give him some of the things that he needs [for his trip] [EUP] [here], and also [ask God to] bless him. I am waiting for him to come, along with the other fellow believers [who have been traveling with him].

12 Pero en cuanto a Apolos, el hermano, le rogué mucho que fuera con los hermanos a visitarlos a ustedes, pero por ahora no quiso ir; pero él vendrá cuando tenga una oportunidad.

[You also asked] about our fellow believer, Apollos. I urged him strongly that he should go back to you with the three fellow believers [who came here from Corinth]. He was not at all willing to go [now], but he will go later, when he has an opportunity.

13 Manténganse alertas, y firmes en la fe, sé fuerte y valientes como los hombres.

Be on guard [against anything that would hinder you spiritually]. You have believed [the true message]; continue believing it firmly. Be courageous. Keep strong [in your relationship with God].

14 Deja que todo lo que hagan lo hagan con amor.

Act in a loving [way] in everything that [you do].

15 Ahora les ruego a ustedes, mis hermanos, porque saben que la casa de Estéfanas es primicia de Acaya, y que se han hecho siervos de los santos,

You know that Stephanas and his family were the first ones [there] in Achaia [province to believe in Christ] [IDM]. They have devoted themselves to helping God’s people.

16 Para que se pongan debajo de ellos, y debajo de todos los que están ayudando al trabajo del Señor.

My fellow believers, I urge you to submit yourselves to them and to people like them who do [God’s] work and who work hard.

17 Y me alegro de la llegada de Estéfanas, Fortunato y Acaico, porque han hecho lo necesario para completar su trabajo.

I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus arrived here [from Corinth], because [they did things for] me that you were not able to do [because you were not with me].

18 Porque dieron consuelo a mi espíritu y a los tuyos, por lo cual darles respeto a tales personas.

They comforted and encouraged me [SYN], and [I expect that this news from me] will do the same for you. You should honor [them, and you should also honor] others like them.

19 Las iglesias de Asia los saludan. Lo mismo hacen Aquila y Prisca, con la iglesia que está en su casa.

The congregations [here] in Asia [province] (send their greetings to/say that they are thinking fondly of) you. Aquila and [his wife] Priscilla and the congregation that meets in their house (send their warm greetings to/say that they are thinking fondly of) you because both they and you belong to the Lord.

20 Todos los hermanos les envían saludos. Saludense unos a otros con un beso santo.

All your fellow believers [here] (send their greetings to/say that they are thinking of) you. Greet each other affectionately, as fellow believers [should].

21 Yo, Pablo, les envío estos saludos con mi puño y letra.

Now I, Paul, having taken the pen from the hand of my secretary, write with my own hand to say that I am thinking fondly of you/to give you my greetings. I do this to show you that this letter really comes from me.

22 Si alguno no ama al Señor, sea maldito. Maranatha (nuestro Señor viene).

(I pray that God will/May God) curse/cause bad things to happen to (anyone who does not love the Lord Jesus. I pray that our Lord will come soon/May our Lord come soon)!

23 La gracia de nuestro Señor Jesucristo sea con ustedes.

I pray that our Lord Jesus will/May our Lord Jesus (continue to act toward you all kindly/in ways that you do not deserve.)

24 Mi amor sea con todos ustedes en Cristo Jesús. Amén.

I love all of you who have a close relationship with Christ Jesus.