1 Corinthians 16
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1 Corinthians 16
1¶ Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the congregations {Gr. ekklesia – called out ones} of Galatia, do ye likewise.
2Each first sabbath let each one of you set aside in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no collections when I come.
3And when I come, whomever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.
4And if it is appropriate that I go also, they shall go with me.
5¶ Now I will come unto you, when I have passed through Macedonia, for I must pass through Macedonia.
6And it may be that I will abide and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey wherever I go.
7For I desire not to see you now in passing, but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permits.
8But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.
9For a great and effectual door is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
10¶ Now if Timothy comes, see that he may stay with you securely, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.
11Let no man therefore despise him, but conduct him forth in peace that he may come unto me, for I look for him with the brothers.
12As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with some of the brothers, but his will was not at all to come at this time, but he will come when he shall have opportunity.
13¶ Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.
14Let all your things be done with charity.
15I beseech you, brethren (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia and that they have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saints),
16that ye submit yourselves unto such and to each one that helps and labours.
17I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, for they have filled your absence.
18For they have refreshed my spirit and yours; therefore, acknowledge ye those that are such.
19¶ The congregations {Gr. ekklesia – called out ones} of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the congregation {Gr. ekklesia – called out ones} that is in their house.
20All the brothers greet you. Greet ye one another with a holy kiss.
21The salutation of me, Paul, is with my own hand.
22If any man does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be anathema. Our Lord has come.
23The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
24My charity in Christ Jesus be with you all. Amen.
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The Jubilee Bible 2000 (JUB) by Ransom Press International
1 Corinthians 16
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The Question About the Offering for the Lord’s People
1Now I want to deal with the offering of money for the Lord’s people. Do what I told the churches in Galatia to do. 2On the first day of every week, each of you should put some money aside. The amount should be in keeping with how much you’ve made. Save up the money so you won’t have to take an offering when I come. 3When I arrive, I’ll send some people with your gift to Jerusalem. They’ll be people you trust. You can choose them yourselves. I’ll give them letters to explain who they are. 4If it seems good for me to go to Jerusalem too, they can travel with me.
What Paul Asks for Himself
5After I go through Macedonia, I’ll come and see you, since I’ll only be passing through Macedonia. 6I might stay with you for a while, and even spend the winter. Then you can help me on my journey, wherever I go after that. 7I don’t want to see you now while I’m just passing through. Instead, I want to spend some time with you, if the Lord allows that. 8But I’m going to stay here in Ephesus until the day of Pentecost. 9A door has opened wide for me to do some good work here, even though there are also many people who oppose me.
10When Timothy comes, make sure he has nothing to worry about while he’s with you. He’s doing the work of the Lord, just as I am. 11So don’t let anyone treat him with disrespect. Send him on his way in peace so he can return to me. I’m expecting him to come back along with the others.
12As for our brother Apollos, I tried my best to get him to come to you with the others, but he really didn’t want to. He’ll come when it’s a better time.
13Be on your guard, remain strong in the faith, be brave, 14and be loving in everything you do.
15You know that the first believers in Achaia were from the family of Stephanas. They’ve spent all their time serving the Lord’s people. Brothers and sisters, I’m asking you 16to follow the lead of people like them. Follow everyone who joins in the task and works hard at it. 17I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus arrived. They have provided me with what you couldn’t give me. 18They refreshed my spirit, and yours also. People like them are worthy of honor.
Final Greetings
19The churches in the province of Asia send you their greetings.
Aquila and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets in their house.
20All the brothers and sisters here send you greetings.
Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand.
22If anyone does not love the Lord, let a curse be on that person! Come, Lord!
23May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
24I give my love to all of you who belong to Christ Jesus. Amen.
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