1 Corinthians 16

1 Concerning the gathering for the Saintes, as I haue ordeined in the Churches of Galatia, so doe ye also.

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do you.

2 Euery first day of the weeke, let euery one of you put aside by himselfe, and lay vp as God hath prospered him, that then there be no gatherings when I come.

On the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

3 And when I am come, whomsoeuer ye shall alowe by letters, them will I send to bring your liberalitie vnto Hierusalem.

And when I come, whomsoever you shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality to Jerusalem.

4 And if it be meete that I goe also, they shall goe with me.

And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me.

5 Nowe I will come vnto you, after I haue gone through Macedonia (for I will passe through Macedonia.)

Now I will come to you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.

6 And it may be that I will abide, yea, or winter with you, that ye may bring me on my way, whither soeuer I goe.

And it may be that I will abide, yes, and winter with you, that you may bring me on my journey wherever I go.

7 For I will not see you nowe in my passage, but I trust to abide a while with you, if the Lord permit.

For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.

8 And I wil tary at Ephesus vntill Pentecost.

But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

9 For a great doore and effectuall is opened vnto me: and there are many aduersaries.

For a great door and effectual is opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

10 Nowe if Timotheus come, see that he be without feare with you: for he worketh the worke of the Lord, euen as I doe.

Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he works the work of the Lord, as I also do.

11 Let no man therefore despise him: but conuey him foorth in peace, that he may come vnto me: for I looke for him with the brethren.

Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come to me: for I look for him with the brothers.

12 As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him, to come vnto you with the brethren: but his mind was not at all to come at this time: howbeit he will come when he shall haue conuenient time.

As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come to you with the brothers: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.

13 Watch ye: stand fast in the faith: quite you like men, and be strong.

Watch you, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

14 Let all your things be done in loue.

Let all your things be done with charity.

15 Nowe brethren, I beseeche you (ye knowe the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruites of Achaia, and that they haue giuen themselues to minister vnto the Saintes)

I beseech you, brothers, (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints, )

16 That ye be obedient euen vnto such, and to all that helpe with vs and labour.

That you submit yourselves to such, and to every one that helps with us, and labors.

17 I am glad of the comming of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus: for they haue supplied the want of you.

I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.

18 For they haue comforted my spirite and yours: acknowledge therefore such men.

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge you them that are such.

19 The Churches of Asia salute you: Aquila and Priscilla with ye Church that is in their house, salute you greatly in the Lord.

The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

20 All the brethren greete you. Greete ye one another, with an holy kisse.

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

21 The salutation of me Paul with mine owne hand.

The salutation of me Paul with my own hand.

22 If any man loue not the Lord Iesus Christ, let him be had in execration maran-atha.

If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.

23 The grace of our Lord Iesus Christ be with you.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

24 My loue be with you all in Christ Iesus, Amen. ‘The first Epistle to the Corinthians, written from Philippi, and sent by Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, and Timotheus.’

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