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 saints, you must do just as I instructed the congregations in Galatia.

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.

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, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift 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 I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia.

Now I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia (for I am coming 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 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 in passing, but I hope to stay a while 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 at Ephesus until Pentecost,

So I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost,

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

because 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! 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 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 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 that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.

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; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied.

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

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

for they refreshed my spirit and yours; so give recognition to 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 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 This greeting is by me, Paul, with my own hand.

I, Paul, personally sign this greeting.

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

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

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

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

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

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