1 Corinthians 16

1Concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do.

2On the first day of every week, each of you is to set something aside, storing up whatever he may prosper in, so that collections will not be made when I come.

3And when I arrive, I will send with letters those whom you approve to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

4And if it is worthwhile for me to go also, they will go with me.

5But I will come to you when I have gone through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia.

6and perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I may go.

7For I do not want to see you now in passing, for I hope to remain with you for some time, if the Lord permits.

8But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost.

9For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many opponents.

10If Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear, for he is doing the Lord’s work, as I also am.

11So then, let no one despise him. But send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers.

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

13Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, act courageously, be strong.

14Let all that you do be done in love.

15I urge you, brothers: you know the household of Stephanas, that they are the firstfruits of Achaia, and they devoted themselves to the service of the saints.

16that you also submit yourselves to such people, and to everyone who works and labors.

17And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because these men have made up for your absence.

18For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.

19The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church in their house, greet you warmly in the Lord.

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

21This greeting is in my own hand—Paul.

22If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be accursed. Marana tha.

23The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

24My love be with all of you in Messiah Jesus.