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: —

And as to the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of the Galatians, 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.

On each first day of the week, let every one of you lay aside and preserve at home, what he is able; that there may be no collections 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, those whom ye shall select, I will send with a letter, to carry your bounty to Jerusalem.

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

And if it should be suitable that I also go, 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,

And I will come to you, when I pass from Macedonia; for I am about to 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 perhaps I shall remain with you, or winter with you; that ye may accompany me whither 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 am not disposed to see you now, as I pass along; because I hope to spend some time with you, if my Lord permit me.

8 But I remain in Ephesus, until the Pentecost,

For I shall continue at Ephesus until Pentecost:

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

because a great door is opened to me, which is full of occupations; and the opposers are numerous.

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:

And if Timothy come to you, see that he may be without fear among you; for he doeth the work of the Lord, as I 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 conduct him on in peace, that he may come to me; for I wait 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 for Apollos, my brethren, I entreated him much to go with the brethren to you; but his inclination was not to go to you now; but when he shall have opportunity, he will go to you.

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

Watch ye, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be valiant.

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

Let all your affairs be conducted 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, my brethren, concerning the household of Stephanas; (for ye know, that they were the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to ministering to the saints; )

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

that ye also give ear to them who are such; and to every one, that laboreth with us and aideth.

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

And I rejoice at the arrival of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for they have supplied that wherein ye were deficient towards me.

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

And they have refreshed my spirit, and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them who 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:

All the churches that are in Asia, salute you. Aquila and Priscilla, with the church in their house, salute you much in the Lord.

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

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

21 The salutation of Paul—with my own hand.

The salutation in the handwriting of myself, Paul.

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

Whoever loveth not our Lord Jesus the Messiah, let him be accursed: our Lord cometh.

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

The grace of our Lord Jesus the Messiah be with you.

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

And my love be with you all, in the Messiah, Jesus. Amen.