1 Corinthians 16
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1Now about the collection for the saints: Do the same as I instructed the Galatian churches.1Now about the collection for the saints: You should do the same as I instructed the Galatian churches.
2On the first day of the week, each of you is to set something aside and save in keeping with how he is prospering, so that no collections will need to be made when I come.2On the first day of the week, each of you is to set something aside and save in keeping with how he prospers, so that no collections will need to be made when I come.
3When I arrive, I will send with letters those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.3When I arrive, I will send with letters those you recommend to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.
4If it is suitable for me to go as well, they will travel with me.4If it is suitable for me to go as well, they can travel with me.
5I will come to you after I pass through Macedonia--for I will be traveling through Macedonia--5I will come to you after I pass through Macedonia--for I will be traveling through Macedonia--
6and perhaps I will remain with you or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I go.6and perhaps I will remain with you or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I go.
7I don't want to see you now just in passing, since I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord allows.7I don't want to see you now just in passing, for I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord allows.
8But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,8But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,
9because a wide door for effective ministry has opened for me--yet many oppose me.9because a wide door for effective ministry has opened for me--yet many oppose me.
10If Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear while with you, because he is doing the Lord's work, just as I am.10If Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear from you, because he is doing the Lord's work, just as I am.
11So let no one look down on him. Send him on his way in peace so that he can come to me, because I am expecting him with the brothers.11Therefore, no one should look down on him. Send him on his way in peace so he can come to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers.
12Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers, but he was not at all willing to come now. However, he will come when he has an opportunity.12About our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers, but he was not at all willing to come now. However, he will come when he has an opportunity.
13Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong.13Be alert, stand firm in the faith, act like a man, be strong.
14Do everything in love.14Your every action must be done with love.
15Brothers and sisters, you know the household of Stephanas: They are the firstfruits of Achaia and have devoted themselves to serving the saints. I urge you15Brothers, you know the household of Stephanas: They are the firstfruits of Achaia and have devoted themselves to serving the saints. I urge you
16also to submit to such people, and to everyone who works and labors with them.16also to submit to such people, and to everyone who works and labors with them.
17I am delighted to have Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus present, because these men have made up for your absence.17I am pleased to have Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus present, because these men have made up for your absence.
18For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore recognize such people.18For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore recognize such people.
19The churches of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Priscilla send you greetings warmly in the Lord, along with the church that meets in their home.19The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord, along with the church that meets in their home.
20All the brothers and sisters send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.20All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21This greeting is in my own hand--Paul.21This greeting is in my own hand--Paul.
22If anyone does not love the Lord, a curse be on him. Our Lord, come!22If anyone does not love the Lord, a curse be on him. Marana tha that is, Lord, come!
23The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.23The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
24My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus.24My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus.
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1 Corinthians 15
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