1 Corinthians 16

1 Now [I will reply to another question that you asked. You asked] about the [money you are] collecting [to send] to God’s people [in Jerusalem]. Do what I told the congregations in Galatia to do.

Von der Steuer aber, die den Heiligen geschieht, wie ich den Gemeinden in Galatien geordnet habe, also tut auch ihr.

2 Every Sunday each of you should set aside [at home] some funds [EUP] [for this purpose], in proportion to how much [God] has prospered you. Then you should save it up, so that when I arrive there, you will not need to collect [any more money. Choose some men whom you approve of, to take] this money to Jerusalem.

Auf je der Sabbate einen lege bei sich selbst ein jeglicher unter euch und sammle, was ihn gut dünkt, auf daß nicht, wenn ich komme, dann allererst die Steuer zu sammeln sei.

3 Then, when I arrive, I will write letters stating that you have authorized these men to take the funds there.

Wenn ich aber darkommen bin, welche ihr durch Briefe dafür ansehet, die will ich senden, daß sie hinbringen eure Wohltat gen Jerusalem.

4 And if [you] (OR, [I]) think that it is appropriate, I will go with them.

So es aber wert ist, daß ich auch hinreise, sollen sie mit mir reisen.

5 Now I plan to travel through Macedonia [province]. I [plan to] come to visit you, but I want to go through Macedonia first.

Ich will aber zu euch kommen, wenn ich durch Mazedonien ziehe; denn durch Mazedonien werde ich ziehen.

6 Perhaps I will stay with you for a short while, or I may stay with you for the whole winter, in order that you yourselves can provide some of the things [that I will need] [EUP] for my next trip.

Bei euch aber werde ich vielleicht bleiben oder auch wintern, auf daß ihr mich geleitet, wo ich hinziehen werde.

7 I do not want to see you just for a short time and then continue my trip. I am hoping to stay with you for a while, if the Lord [Jesus] allows me to do that.

Ich will euch jetzt nicht sehen im Vorüberziehen; denn ich hoffe, ich wolle etliche Zeit bei euch bleiben, so es der HERR zuläßt.

8 But I will stay [here] in Ephesus [city] until [after] the Pentecost [festival].

Ich werde aber zu Ephesus bleiben bis Pfingsten.

9 [I want to do that] because [God] has given me a great opportunity [MET] [to proclaim his good message here]. [As a result of my work here, God is producing] great results. I also want to stay here because there are many people here who oppose [my work, and I need to refute them].

Denn mir ist eine große Tür aufgetan, die viele Frucht wirket, und sind viel Widerwärtige da.

10 When Timothy arrives [there in Corinth], treat him respectfully [LIT], because he is working for the Lord just as I am.

So Timotheus kommt, so sehet zu, daß er ohne Furcht bei euch sei; denn er treibet auch das Werk des HERRN wie ich.

11 Do not let anyone despise him. And when he leaves there, give him some of the things that he needs [for his trip] [EUP] [here], and also [ask God to] bless him. I am waiting for him to come, along with the other fellow believers [who have been traveling with him].

Daß ihn nun nicht jemand verachte! Geleitet ihn aber im Frieden, daß er zu mir komme; denn ich warte sein mit den Brüdern.

12 [You also asked] about our fellow believer, Apollos. I urged him strongly that he should go back to you with the three fellow believers [who came here from Corinth]. He was not at all willing to go [now], but he will go later, when he has an opportunity.

Von Apollos, dem Bruder, aber wisset, daß ich ihn sehr viel ermahnet habe, daß er zu euch käme mit den Brüdern, und es war allerdinge sein Wille nicht, daß er jetzt käme; er wird aber kommen, wenn es ihm gelegen sein wird.

13 Be on guard [against anything that would hinder you spiritually]. You have believed [the true message]; continue believing it firmly. Be courageous. Keep strong [in your relationship with God].

Wachet, stehet im Glauben, seid männlich und seid stark!

14 Act in a loving [way] in everything that [you do].

Alle eure Dinge lasset in der Liebe geschehen.

15 You know that Stephanas and his family were the first ones [there] in Achaia [province to believe in Christ] [IDM]. They have devoted themselves to helping God’s people.

Ich ermahne euch aber, liebe Brüder, ihr kennet das Haus Stephanas, daß sie sind die Erstlinge in Achaja und haben sich selbst verordnet zum Dienst den Heiligen,

16 My fellow believers, I urge you to submit yourselves to them and to people like them who do [God’s] work and who work hard.

auf daß auch ihr solchen untertan seiet und allen, die mitwirken und arbeiten.

17 I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus arrived here [from Corinth], because [they did things for] me that you were not able to do [because you were not with me].

Ich freue mich über die Zukunft Stephanas und Fortunatus und Achaicus; denn wo ich euer Mangel hatte, das haben sie erstattet.

18 They comforted and encouraged me [SYN], and [I expect that this news from me] will do the same for you. You should honor [them, and you should also honor] others like them.

Sie haben erquicket meinen und euren Geist. Erkennet, die solche sind!

19 The congregations [here] in Asia [province] (send their greetings to/say that they are thinking fondly of) you. Aquila and [his wife] Priscilla and the congregation that meets in their house (send their warm greetings to/say that they are thinking fondly of) you because both they and you belong to the Lord.

Es grüßen euch die Gemeinden in Asien. Es grüßen euch sehr in dem HERRN Aquila und Priscilla samt der Gemeinde in ihrem Hause.

20 All your fellow believers [here] (send their greetings to/say that they are thinking of) you. Greet each other affectionately, as fellow believers [should].

Es grüßen euch alle Brüder. Grüßet euch untereinander mit dem heiligen Kuß.

21 Now I, Paul, having taken the pen from the hand of my secretary, write with my own hand to say that I am thinking fondly of you/to give you my greetings. I do this to show you that this letter really comes from me.

Ich, Paulus, grüße euch mit meiner Hand.

22 (I pray that God will/May God) curse/cause bad things to happen to (anyone who does not love the Lord Jesus. I pray that our Lord will come soon/May our Lord come soon)!

So jemand den HERRN Jesum Christum nicht liebhat, der sei Anathema, Maharam Motha.

23 I pray that our Lord Jesus will/May our Lord Jesus (continue to act toward you all kindly/in ways that you do not deserve.)

Die Gnade des HERRN Jesu Christi sei mit euch!

24 I love all of you who have a close relationship with Christ Jesus.

Meine Liebe sei mit euch allen in Christo Jesu! Amen.