1 Corinthians 16

1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to the churches of Galatia, so also 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 each one of you lay by him in store, as he may prosper, that no collections be made 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 arrive, whomsoever ye shall approve by letters, them will I send to carry your bounty 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 for me to go also, they shall go with me.

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

5 But I will come unto you, when I shall have passed through Macedonia; for I do pass through Macedonia;

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

6 but with you it may be that I shall abide, or even winter, that ye may set me forward 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 do not wish to see you now by the way; for I hope 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 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 set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come unto me: for I expect 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 But as touching Apollos the brother, I besought him much to come unto you with the brethren: and it was not at all [his] will to come now; but he will come when he shall have opportunity.

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 that ye do be done in love.

Let all that you do be done in love.

15 Now I beseech you, brethren (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to minister unto 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 also be in subjection unto such, and to every one that helpeth in the work and laboureth.

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

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

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

18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours: acknowledge ye therefore them that are such.

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

19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Prisca salute you much in the Lord, with the church 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 salute you. Salute one another with a 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 loveth not the Lord, 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 the 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.

My love be with you all in Christ Jesus.