1 Corinthians 16
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1With regard to the collection for the saints, please follow the directions that I gave to the churches of Galatia:1Now about the collection for the Lord's people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do.
2On the first day of the week, each of you should set aside some income and save it to the extent that God has blessed you, so that a collection will not have to be made when I come.2On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.
3Then, when I arrive, I will send those whom you approve with letters of explanation to carry your gift to Jerusalem.3Then, when I arrive, I will give letters of introduction to the men you approve and send them with your gift to Jerusalem.
4And if it seems advisable that I should go also, they will go with me. 4If it seems advisable for me to go also, they will accompany me.
5But I will come to you after I have gone through Macedonia--for I will be going through Macedonia--5After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you--for I will be going through Macedonia.
6and perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so that you can send me on my journey, wherever I go.6Perhaps I will stay with you for a while, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.
7For I do not want to see you now in passing, since I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord allows.7For I do not want to see you now and make only a passing visit; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.
8But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,8But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost,
9because a door of great opportunity stands wide open for me, but there are many opponents. 9because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.
10Now if Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear among you, for he is doing the Lord's work, as I am too.10When Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carrying on the work of the Lord, just as I am.
11So then, let no one treat him with contempt. But send him on his way in peace so that he may come to me. For I am expecting him with the brothers. 11No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he may return to me. I am expecting him along with the brothers.
12With regard to our brother Apollos: I strongly encouraged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was simply not his intention to come now. He will come when he has the opportunity. 12Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was quite unwilling to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.
13Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, show courage, be strong.13Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
14Everything you do should be done in love. 14Do everything in love.
15Now, brothers and sisters, you know about the household of Stephanus, that as the first converts of Achaia, they devoted themselves to ministry for the saints. I urge you15You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the Lord's people. I urge you, brothers and sisters,
16also to submit to people like this, and to everyone who cooperates in the work and labors hard.16to submit to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it.
17I was glad about the arrival of Stephanus, Fortunatus, and Achaicus because they have supplied the fellowship with you that I lacked.17I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
18For they refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this. 18For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.
19The churches in the province of Asia send greetings to you. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, with the church that meets in their house.19The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.
20All the brothers and sisters send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss. 20All the brothers and sisters here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21I, Paul, send this greeting with my own hand. 21I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.
22Let anyone who has no love for the Lord be accursed. Our Lord, come! 22If anyone does not love the Lord, let that person be cursed! Come, Lord!
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 to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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