1 Corinthians 16

1 Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise.

Now concerning the collection for the sanctified, as I arranged for the congregations of Galatia, so also do ye.

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.

Upon the first day of the week let each of you set something aside near himself, storing up whatever he may prosper, so that when I come no collections may be made then.

3 When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.

And when I arrive, whomever ye may approve by letters, I will send these men to bring your gift to Jerusalem.

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

And if it is fitting 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.

But I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia, for I do pass 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.

And it may be that I will remain with you, or I will even spend winter, so that ye may set me on my way 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.

For I do not want to see you now in passing, but I hope to remain some time with you, if the Lord allows.

8 But I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost,

But I will remain at Ephesus until Pentecost.

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

For a great and effective door has opened to me, and yet there are many who are hostile.

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.

But if Timothy comes, see that he becomes without fear with you, for he works the work of the Lord, as I also.

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.

Let not any man therefore disparage him, but send him forth in peace, so 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.

And about Apollos the brother, I urged him much that he would come to you with the brothers, and it was not at all his will that he should come now, but he will come when he has opportunity.

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

Watch ye, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.

14 Let all that you do be done in love.

Let all things of you 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—

Now I beseech you, brothers (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruit of Achaia, and that they committed themselves to service for the sanctified),

16 that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.

that ye also be subject to such men, and to every man working together and laboring.

17 I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied.

And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because these men filled your lack.

18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that.

For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge ye such men.

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.

The congregations of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the congregation associated with their house.

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

All the brothers salute you. Salute each other by a holy kiss.

21 This greeting is by me, Paul, with my own hand.

The salutation of Paul by my hand.

22 If any man doesn’t love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be cursed. Come, Lord!

If any man does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Maranatha.

23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ is with you.

24 My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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