1 Corinthians 16
16
The Contribution for the Saints
1#Ac 24:17; 16:6Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given instruction to the churches of Galatia, so even you must do. 2#Ac 20:7; Rev 1:10; Lk 24:1On the first day of the week let every one of you lay in store, as God has prospered him, so that no collections be made when I come. 3And when I come, I will send whomever you approve with your letters to take your generous gifts to Jerusalem. 4If it is fitting that I go also, they will go with me.
Paul’s Plans for Travel
5#Ac 19:21; 1Co 4:19Now I will come to you after I pass through Macedonia. For I will pass through Macedonia. 6#Ac 15:3; Ro 15:24It may be that I will remain, of course, and spend the winter with you, that you may send me on my journey wherever I go. 7#Ac 18:21; 1Co 4:19For I do not wish to see you now in passing. Instead, I trust to remain a while with you, if the Lord permits. 8#Ac 2:1But I will remain at Ephesus until Pentecost. 9#Ac 14:27For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
10#1Co 15:58; 4:17Now if Timothy comes, see that he may remain with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do. 11#Ac 15:33; 1Ti 4:12Therefore let no one despise him. But send him on his way in peace, that he may come to me. I am expecting him with the brothers.
12#1Co 1:12; 3:5As for our brother Apollos, I greatly wanted him to come to you with the brothers. But he was not willing at all to come at this time. However, he will come when he has a convenient time.
13#Gal 5:1; Eph 6:10Watch, stand fast in the faith, be bold like men, and be strong. 14Let all that you do be done with love.
15#Ro 16:5; 1Co 1:16You know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints. So I ask you, brothers, 16#Heb 13:17; 1Th 5:12that you submit yourselves to such people, and to everyone who helps and labors with us. 17#2Co 11:9; Php 2:30I am happy about the arrival of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for they supplied what was lacking on your part. 18#2Co 7:13; 1Th 5:12They have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge these men.
Final Request and Greetings
19#Ac 18:2The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. 20#Ro 16:16All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21#Gal 6:11; Col 4:18I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand.
22#Ro 9:3; Jn 14:21If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Come, O Lord!
23#Ro 16:20The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
24My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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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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