1 Corinthians 16

1 Now, concerning the collection which is for the saints, just as I directed the assemblies of Galatia, so, also do, ye: —

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

2 Upon the first of the week, let, each one of you, put, by itself, in store, as he may be prospering, —lest, as soon as I come, then, collections, should be in progress.

Upon one of the weeks let every one of you lay by him in store, as YHWH hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

3 And, as soon as I arrive, whomsoever ye shall approve by letters, these, will I send, to bear away your favour unto Jerusalem:

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

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

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

5 Now I will come unto you, as soon as I have passed through Macedonia, —for I do pass through Macedonia,

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

6 And, with you, I may perhaps sojourn, or winter, that, ye, may set me forward, whithersoever I may be journeying.

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

7 For I do not wish to see you, just now, by the way; for I hope to remain, some time, 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 YHWH permit.

8 But I remain in Ephesus, until the Pentecost,

But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

9 For, a door, unto me, hath opened, great and effectual, and, opposers, are many.

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

10 But, if Timothy should come, see that, without fear, he be with you, for, in the work of the Lord, doth he labour, even as, I:

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

11 Let no one then despise him; and set ye him forward in peace, that he may come unto me, for I expect him with the brethren.

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.

12 But, concerning Apollos the brother, much, did I beseech him, that he would come unto you, with the brethren, but there was, by no means, any will, that he should come, now; —he will come, however, as soon as he hath good opportunity.

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.

13 Be on the watch, stand firm in the faith, be men—be strong;

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

14 Let, all your affairs, in love, be carried on.

Let all your things be done with love.

15 Now I beseech you, brethren, —ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is a first-fruit of Achaia, and, for the purpose of ministering, they devoted themselves, unto the saints—

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, )

16 That, ye also, be submitting yourselves unto such as these, —and unto everyone helping in the work and toiling.

That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.

17 I Rejoice, moreover, in the presence of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus: because, your own shortcoming, these, have filled up: —

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

18 They have given rest, in fact, unto my spirit, and yours: hold in acknowledgment, therefore, such as these.

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

19 The assemblies of Asia salute you: Aquila and Priscilla, with the assembly meeting at their house, salute you much in the Lord:

The assemblies of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Master, with the assembly that is in their house.

20 All the brethren salute you: —Salute ye one another with a holy kiss.

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

21 The salutation of Paul—with my own hand.

The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.

22 If anyone doth not dearly love the Lord, let him be anathema [that is, "accursed"]: Maran atha [that is, "The Lord, cometh"].

If any man love not the Master Yahushua the Messiah, let him be a curse. Maranatha!

23 The favour of the Lord Jesus, be with you.

The favour of our Master Yahushua the Messiah be with you.

24 My love, be with you all, in Christ Jesus.

My love be with you all in the Messiah Yahushua.