16
1 Now
concerning the
collection for
the saints: as I
commanded the
assemblies of
Galatia, you do
likewise.
2 On
the first day
of every week,
let each one
of you save
as he may
prosper, that no
collections are
made when I
come.
3 When
I arrive, I
will send whoever
you approve with
letters to carry
your gracious gift
to Jerusalem.
4 If
it is appropriate
for me to
go also, they
will go with
me.
5 I
will come to
you when I
have passed
through Macedonia,
for I am
passing through
Macedonia.
6 But
with you it
may be that
I will stay with
you, or even
winter with you,
that you may
send me on
my journey
wherever I go.
7 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 But
I will stay
at Ephesus until
Pentecost,
9 for
a great and
effective door
has opened to me,
and there are
many adversaries.
10 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 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 Now
concerning Apollos the brother,
I strongly urged
him to come
to you with
the brothers, but
it was not
at all his
desire to come
now; but he
will come when
he has an
opportunity.
13 Watch!
Stand firm in
the faith!
Be courageous! Be
strong!
14 Let
all that you
do be done
in love.
15 Now
I beg 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 also be
in subjection to
such, and to
everyone who helps
in the work
and labors.
17 I
rejoice at the
coming of
Stephanas, Fortunatus,
and Achaicus; for
that which was
lacking on your
part, they supplied.
18 For
they refreshed my
spirit and yours.
Therefore acknowledge
those who are
like that.
19 The
assemblies of
Asia greet you. Aquila
and Priscilla greet
you warmly in
the Lord, together
with the assembly
that is in
their house.
20 All
the brothers greet you. Greet
one another with
a holy kiss.
21 This greeting is
by me, Paul,
with my own
hand.
22 If
any man doesn’t
love the Lord
Jesus Christ, let
him be cursed.
Come, Lord!
23 The
grace of the
Lord Jesus Christ
be with you.
24 My love
to all of
you in Christ
Jesus. Amen.