1 Corinthians 16

1 Now concerning the collections which are made for the saints: just as I have arranged for the churches of Galatia, so should it also be done with you.

Now concerning the offering for the saints, you also are to do as I directed the church of Galatia.

2 On the first day of the week, the Sabbath, let each one of you take from himself, setting aside what will be well-pleasing to him, so that when I arrive, the collections will not have to be made then.

On the first day of each week let each of you put aside something, keeping it in store as he may prosper, so that when I come there may be no collections going on.

3 And when I am present, whomever you shall approve through letters, these I shall send to bear your gifts to Jerusalem.

On my arrival I will send those whom you may accredit by letter to carry your bounty to Jerusalem.

4 And if it is fitting for me to go too, they shall go with me.

And if it is worth while for me to go too, they will accompany me.

5 Now I will visit you after I have passed through Macedonia. For I will pass through Macedonia.

Now I shall come to you after I have gone through Macedonia.

6 And perhaps I will stay with you, and even spend the winter, so that you may lead me on my way, whenever I depart.

I shall remain some time with you; possibly spending the winter, in order that you may help me forward in whatever journey I take.

7 For I am not willing to see you now only in passing, since I hope that I may remain with you for some length of time, if the Lord permits.

For I do not wish at this present time to see you merely in passing; but if the Lord permits, I hope to remain some time with you.

8 But I must remain at Ephesus, even until Pentecost.

I am staying for the present in Ephesus, until Pentecost;

9 For a door, great and unavoidable, has opened to me, as well as many adversaries.

for a door has opened to me, great and effectual, and the opponents are many.

10 Now if Timothy arrives, see to it that he may be among you without fear. For he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I also do.

If Timothy come, see to it that he is among you without trepidation; for he is doing the Lord’s work, as I am, so let no one disparage him.

11 Therefore, let no one despise him. Instead, lead him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me. For I am awaiting him with the brothers.

Whenever he comes to me, send him on his way in peace, for I am expecting him with the other brothers.

12 But concerning our brother, Apollo, I am letting you know that I pleaded with him greatly to go to you with the brothers, and clearly it was not his will to go at this time. But he will arrive when there is a space of time for him.

As for our Apollos, I have many times urged him to go to you with the others, but he was always unwilling to go to you at this time. He will come, however, whenever he has a good opportunity.

13 Be vigilant. Stand with faith. Act manfully and be strengthened.

Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, be manly, be strong.

14 Let all that is yours be immersed in charity.

Let all that you do be done in love.

15 And I beg you, brothers: You know the house of Stephanus, and of Fortunatus, and of Achaicus, that they are the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saints.

I beg you this, my brothers - you know the household of Stephanus, that they were the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they devoted themselves to the service of the saints -

16 So you should be subject also to persons such as this, as well as to all who are cooperating and working with them.

so I want you also to show deference to such, and to every fellow worker, and laborer.

17 Now I rejoice in the presence of Stephanus and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because what was lacking in you, they have supplied.

I am glad that Stephanus and Fortunatus and Achaicus have arrived, for they have made up for your absence.

18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore, recognize persons such as this.

They refresh my spirit as they do yours. So cultivate the acquaintance of such men.

19 The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you greatly in the Lord, with the church of their household, where I also am a guest.

The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla (Prisca), with the church that meets in their house, greet you heartily in the Lord.

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

All the brothers send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

21 This is a greeting from my own hand, Paul.

The greeting of me, Paul, with my own hand.

22 If anyone does not love our Lord Jesus Christ, let him be anathema! Maran Atha.

If any one does not love the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord is coming.

23 May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.

24 My charity is with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.

My love be with you all in Christ Jesus.