1 Corinthians 16
1 Now concerning the collection for the saints: you too should do as I instructed the churches of Galatia.
2 On the first day of each week, each of you should set aside and keep whatever you have prospered, so that collections will not have to be made when I arrive.
3 When I arrive, I will send with letters those you approve to take your gift to Jerusalem.
4 And if it is fitting for me to go too, they will go with me.
5 I will come to you after I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia.
6 Perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so that you can send me on my way wherever I go.
7 For I do not want to see you now just in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.
8 But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost.
9 For a great and effective door has opened for me, and there are many opponents.
10 If Timothy comes, see to it that he is without fear among you, for he is working at the Lord’s work, just as I am.
11 So let no one look down on him. Send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me, for I am waiting for him with the brothers.
12 As for our brother Apollos, I urged him strongly to go to you with the brothers. But it was not at all his will to go now; he will come when he has an opportunity.
13 Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong.
14 Let everything you do be done in love.
15 I urge you, brothers: you know the household of Stephanas, that they are the firstfruits of Achaia and have devoted themselves to serving the saints.
16 You too should submit to people like these, and to everyone who works alongside us and labors.
17 I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have come, because they have made up for your absence.
18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. So recognize people like these.
19 The churches of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church that meets in their home, warmly greet you in the Lord.
20 All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21 This greeting is in my own hand—Paul’s.
22 If anyone does not love the Lord, let that person be accursed. Maranatha—Come, Lord!
23 May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
24 My love is with all of you in Christ Jesus.
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