1 Corinthians 16

1 Now concerning the collection for the believers, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you are to do.

Now concerning the offering for the saints, you also are to do as I directed the church of Galatia.

2 On the first day of the week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up as you are able. Do this so that there will be no collections when I come.

On the first day of each week let each of you put aside something, keeping it in store as he may prosper, so that when I come there may be no collections going on.

3 When I arrive, whomever you approve, I will send with letters to deliver your offering to Jerusalem.

On my arrival I will send those whom you may accredit by letter to carry your bounty to Jerusalem.

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

And if it is worth while for me to go too, they will accompany me.

5 But I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia. For I will pass through Macedonia.

Now I shall come to you after I have gone through Macedonia.

6 Perhaps I may stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may help me on my journey, wherever I go.

I shall remain some time with you; possibly spending the winter, in order that you may help me forward in whatever journey I take.

7 For I do not wish to see you now for only a passing visit. For I am looking forward to spending more time with you, if the Lord permits.

For I do not wish at this present time to see you merely in passing; but if the Lord permits, I hope to remain some time with you.

8 But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,

I am staying for the present in Ephesus, until Pentecost;

9 for a wide door has opened for me, and there are many adversaries.

for a door has opened to me, great and effectual, and the opponents are many.

10 Now when Timothy comes, see that he is with you unafraid, for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I am doing.

If Timothy come, see to it that he is among you without trepidation; for he is doing the Lord’s work, as I am, so let no one disparage him.

11 Let no one despise him. Help him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me. For I am expecting him to come along with the brothers.

Whenever he comes to me, send him on his way in peace, for I am expecting him with the other brothers.

12 Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly encouraged him to visit you with the brothers. But it was not at all his will that he come now. However, he will come when the time is right.

As for our Apollos, I have many times urged him to go to you with the others, but he was always unwilling to go to you at this time. He will come, however, whenever he has a good opportunity.

13 Be watchful, stand fast in the faith, act like men, be strong.

Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, be manly, be strong.

14 Let all that you do be done in love.

Let all that you do be done in love.

15 You know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have set themselves to the service of the believers. Now I urge you, brothers,

I beg you this, my brothers - you know the household of Stephanus, that they were the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they devoted themselves to the service of the saints -

16 to be in submission to such people and to everyone who helps in the work and labors with us.

so I want you also to show deference to such, and to every fellow worker, and laborer.

17 I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus. They have made up for your absence.

I am glad that Stephanus and Fortunatus and Achaicus have arrived, for they have made up for your absence.

18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this.

They refresh my spirit as they do yours. So cultivate the acquaintance of such men.

19 The churches of Asia send greetings to you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you in the Lord, with the church that is in their home.

The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla (Prisca), with the church that meets in their house, greet you heartily in the Lord.

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

All the brothers send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

21 I, Paul, write this with my own hand.

The greeting of me, Paul, with my own hand.

22 If anyone does not love the Lord, may he be accursed. Our Lord, come!

If any one does not love the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord is coming.

23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.

24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus.

My love be with you all in Christ Jesus.