1 Corinthians 16

1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the Assemblies of Galatia, even so do ye.

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

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

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 come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.

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

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

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

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

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

6 And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.

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

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 will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

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

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

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

10 Now if Timothy come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, 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 Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.

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

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

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

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

14 Let all your things be done with charity.

Let all that you do be done in love.

15 I beseech you, brethren, ( ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted 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 That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.

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

17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part 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 acknowledge ye them that are such.

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

19 The Assemblies of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the Assembly that is in their house.

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 brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.

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

21 The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.

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

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

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

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

The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.

24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. The first epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi by Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, and Timothy.

My love be with you all in Christ Jesus.