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 believers, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you are 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 the week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up as you are able. Do this so that there will 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.

When I arrive, whomever you approve, I will send with letters to deliver your offering to Jerusalem.

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

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.

But I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia. For I will 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.

Perhaps I may stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may help 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.

For I do not wish to see you now for only a passing visit. For I am looking forward to spending more time with you, 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 wide door has opened for 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 when Timothy comes, see that he is with you unafraid, for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I am doing.

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 no one despise him. Help him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me. For I am expecting him to come 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 concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly encouraged him to visit you with the brothers. But it was not at all his will that he come now. However, he will come when the time is right.

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

Be watchful, stand fast in the faith, act like men, be strong.

14 Let all that you do be done in love.

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—

You know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have set themselves to the service of the believers. Now I urge you, brothers,

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

to be in submission to such people and to everyone who helps in the work and labors with us.

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

I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus. They have made up for your absence.

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

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this.

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 send greetings to you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you in the Lord, with the church that is in their home.

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 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, may he be accursed. Our Lord, come!

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

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

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

My love be with you all in Christ Jesus.