1 Corinthians 16

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

But concerning the contribution to the saints, as I commanded the churches of Galatia, so you also do.

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 let each one of you lay by with himself treasuring up, that as to whatsoever he may be prospered, in order that there may be no collections at that time when I may come.

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

But when I may be present, whomsoever you may approve by your letters, these will I send to carry away your benefaction to Jerusalem:

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

if it may be counted worthy for me also to go, they shall go along 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 may go through Macedonia; for I do go 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 may abide with you, and even spend the winter with you, in order that you may send me forward whithersoever I may 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 wish merely to see you in my journey; for I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord may permit.

8 But I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost,

But I shall abide in Ephesus until Pentecost;

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

for a door is opened unto me great and effectual, and there are many antagonizing.

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 may come, see that he may be with you without fear; for he is doing 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.

therefore let no one snub him. But send him forth in peace, in order that he may come to me: for I await him with the brethren.

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.

But concerning brother Apollos, I entreated him much, that he may come to you with the brethren: but it was not altogether his will that he may come now; but he will come when he may have opportunity.

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

Watch, stand in the faith, be men, be strong.

14 Let all that you do be done in love.

Let all your affairs be in divine 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—

But I exhort you, brethren; (know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruit of Achaia, and they have set themselves to minister unto the saints),

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

in order that you may indeed be in subjection unto such, and to every one laboring with you and toiling.

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

But I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: because they have supplied your deficiency:

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

for they refreshed my spirit and yours. Acknowledge ye therefore them that are such.

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 churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Prisca along with the church and their house salute you.

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

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

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

The salutation of me Paul with my own hand.

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

If any one loves not the Lord as a friend, let him be anathema Maran atha.

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

The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.

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

My love with you all in Christ Jesus.