1 Corinthians 16

1 Now concerning the collection for the holy ones: as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise.

Now, concerning the collection which is for the saints, just as I directed the assemblies of Galatia, so, also do, ye: —

2 On the first day of every week, let each one of you save as he may prosper, that no collections are made when I come.

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.

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

And, as soon as I arrive, whomsoever ye shall approve by letters, these, will I send, to bear away your favour unto Jerusalem:

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

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

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

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

6 But with you it may be that I will stay with you, or even winter with you, that you may send me on my journey wherever I go.

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

7 For I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.

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.

8 But I will stay at Ephesus until Shavu`ot,

But I remain in Ephesus, until the Pentecost,

9 for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

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

10 Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.

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:

11 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.

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.

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

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.

13 Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!

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

14 Let all that you do be done in love.

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

15 Now I beg 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 holy ones—

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—

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

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

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

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

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

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

19 The assemblies of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord, together with the assembly that is in their house.

The assemblies of Asia salute you: Aquila and Priscilla, with the assembly meeting at their house, salute you much in the Lord:

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

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

21 This greeting is by me, Paul, with my own hand.

The salutation of Paul—with my own hand.

22 If any man doesn’t love the Lord Yeshua the Messiah, let him be cursed. Come, Lord!

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

23 The grace of the Lord Yeshua the Messiah be with you.

The favour of the Lord Jesus, be with you.

24 My love to all of you in Messiah Yeshua. Amen.

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