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 churches of Galatia, even so do all of you.

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 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, 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 all of you 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 all of you may bring me on my journey anywhere 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 the Lord 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 works the work of the Lord, 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 concerning 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 all of you, 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. (agape)

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 plead to (all of 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 also, be submitting yourselves unto such as these, —and unto everyone helping in the work and toiling.

That all of you submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helps with us, and labours.

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 (pneuma) and your's: therefore acknowledge all of you 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 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 salute you: —Salute ye one another with a holy kiss.

All the brethren greet you. Greet all of you 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 Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.

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

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

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

My love (agape) be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.