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 commanded the churches of Galatia, you do likewise.

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.

On the first day of the week, let each one of you save, as he may prosper, that no collections be made 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:

When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.

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

If it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me.

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

But I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia.

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

But with you it may be that I will stay, or even winter, that you may send me on my journey wherever 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 do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.

8 But I remain in Ephesus, until the Pentecost,

But I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost,

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

for a great and effective door has opened to 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 Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does 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.

Therefore let no one despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers.

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.

Now concerning Apollos, the brother, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers; and it was not at all his desire to come now; but he will come when he has an opportunity.

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

Watch. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.

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

Let all that you do be done in 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—

Now I appeal to you, brothers (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to serve the saints),

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

that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.

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

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

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

For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that.

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 greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you much in the Lord, together with the church that is in their house.

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

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

21 The salutation of Paul—with my own hand.

This greeting is by me, Paul, with my 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 anyone does not love the Lord, a curse be on him. Our Lord, come.

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

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

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

My love to all of you in Christ Jesus.