1 Corinthians 16:1-24

1 Corinthians 16:1-24

16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you are to do as well. ² On the first day of every week, each of you is to put aside and save as he may prosper, so that no collections need to be made when I come. ³ When I arrive, whomever you approve, I will send them with letters to take your gift to Jerusalem; ⁴ and if it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me.

⁵ But I will come to you after I go through Macedonia; for I am going through Macedonia, ⁶ and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I go. ⁷ For I do not want to see you now justin passing; for I hope to remain with you for some time, if the Lord permits. ⁸ But I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost; ⁹ for a wide door for effective service has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

¹⁰ Now if Timothy comes, see that he has no reason to be afraid while among you, for he is doing the Lord’s work, as I also am.¹¹ So do not look down on him, anyone. But send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers.

¹² Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly encouraged him to come to you with the brothers; and it was not at all hisdesire to come now, but he will come when he has the opportunity.

¹³ Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. ¹⁴ All that you do must be done in love.

¹⁵ Now I urge you, brothers and sisters: you know the household of Stephanas, that they are the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to ministry to the saints; ¹⁶ I urge that you also be subject to such as these and to everyone who helps in the work and labors. ¹⁷ I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part. ¹⁸ For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.

¹⁹ The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Prisca greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.²⁰ All the brothers and sisters greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

²¹ The greeting is in my own hand—that of Paul. ²² If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be accursed. Maranatha!²³ The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. ²⁴ My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.