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 what I have directed the churches of Galatia to 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 every week, each one of you should set something aside, storing up whatever he may be prospered with, so that collections will not need to be taken when I come.

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

When I arrive, I will send those whom 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.

If it is advisable for me to go as well, they can travel with me.

5 I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia.

After I pass through Macedonia, I will come to you (for I will be 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.

and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever 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.

But I do not wish to see you now only in passing; rather, I hope to stay with you for some time, if the Lord permits.

8 But I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost,

But I will stay in 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 been 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.

If Timothy comes, make sure he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.

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 despise him. But send him on his way in peace so that he may come to me, for I am expecting 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.

Now concerning Apollos our brother, I strongly urged him to come to you with the other brothers, but it was not at all his will to come now. He will come when he has an opportunity.

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

Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, be men of courage, and be strong.

14 Let all that you do be done in love.

Everything you do should 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—

Brothers, you know that the household of Stephanas is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to serving the saints. I urge you

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

to submit to such people and to everyone who joins together in the work and labors with them.

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

I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because these men have supplied what was lacking on your part.

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

For they have refreshed my spirit as well as 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 churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you earnestly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets in their house.

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, write this greeting with my own hand.

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

If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Our Lord has come!

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 be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.