1 Corinthians 16
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1Now about “collecting money for fellow-believers.” I'm giving you the same instructions for you to follow as I did to the churches in Galatia. 2On the first day of the week everybody should set aside some money you've earned. I don't want there to be any collections to have to be made when I'm with you. 3When I get there I will write recommendation letters for whoever you choose, and they will take your donation to Jerusalem. 4If it works out for me to go too, they can come with me.
5After I've been to Macedonia, I plan to come and visit you. I pass that way through Macedonia 6and I may stay with you for a while, perhaps spend the winter, and then you can send me on my way to wherever I'm headed. 7This time I don't want to come and see you for just a short time. I hope I can stay for a while with you, if that's what the Lord permits. 8However, I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, 9because a tremendous door of opportunity has opened up for me there, though there are plenty who oppose me.
10Now if Timothy arrives, make sure that he has nothing to fear by being with you, for he's working for the Lord just as I am. 11Don't let anyone look down on him. Cheerfully send him on his way so he can come and see me—the brothers and sisters and I are waiting for him. 12As for our brother Apollos: I urged him to go and see you together with the other believers, but he wasn't willing to go at the moment. He'll come and visit when he gets the chance.
13Stay alert. Stand firm in your trust in God. Take courage. Be strong. 14Whatever you do, do it in love. 15You know that Stephanas and his family were among the first converts in Achaia, and they dedicated themselves to helping God's people. I'm pleading with you, my brothers and sisters, 16to respect their leadership, and everyone who helps the work with such dedication. 17I'm delighted that Stephanas, Fortunatas, and Achaicus have arrived here, for they did what you weren't able to. 18They have been a great source of encouragement to me, and to you. People like that deserve your recognition.
19The churches of Asia#16:19. Referring to the Roman province of Asia Minor. send their greetings. Aquila and Priscilla, along with the church that meets in their home, send their best wishes. 20All the brothers and sisters here send their greetings. Greet one another affectionately. 21I Paul write this greeting with my own hand. 22Anyone who doesn't love the Lord should be excluded from the church.#16:22. Literally, “let him be accursed.” Come Lord! 23May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 24My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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1 Corinthians 16
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The Collection for the People in Jerusalem
1Now, concerning the money to be collected for God’s people ⌞in Jerusalem⌟: I want you to do as I directed the churches in Galatia. 2Every Sunday each of you should set aside some of your money and save it. Then money won’t have to be collected when I come. 3When I come, I will give letters of introduction to the people whom you choose. You can send your gift to Jerusalem with them. 4If I think it’s worthwhile for me to go, they can go with me.
Paul’s Plans
5After I go through the province of Macedonia, I’ll visit you. (I will be going through Macedonia.) 6I’ll probably stay with you. I might even spend the winter. Then you can give me your support as I travel, wherever I decide to go. 7Right now all I could do is visit you briefly, but if the Lord lets me, I hope to spend some time with you. 8I will be staying here in Ephesus until Pentecost. 9I have a great opportunity to do effective work here, although there are many people who oppose me.
News about Timothy, Apollos, and Others
10If Timothy comes, make sure that he doesn’t have anything to be afraid of while he is with you. He’s doing the Lord’s work as I am, 11so no one should treat him with contempt. Without quarreling, give him your support for his trip so that he may come to me. I’m expecting him to arrive with the other Christians.
12Concerning Apollos, our brother in the Christian faith: I tried hard to get him to visit you with the other Christians. He didn’t want to at this time. However, he will visit you when he has an opportunity.
13Be alert. Be firm in the Christian faith. Be courageous and strong. 14Do everything with love.
15You know that the family of Stephanas was the first family to be won ⌞for Christ⌟ in Greece. This family has devoted itself to serving God’s people. So I encourage you, brothers and sisters, 16to follow the example of people like these and anyone else who shares their labor and hard work. 17I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus came here. They have made up for your absence. 18They have comforted me, and they have comforted you. Therefore, show people like these your appreciation.
Greetings
19The churches in the province of Asia greet you. Aquila and Prisca and the church that meets in their house send their warmest Christian greetings. 20All the brothers and sisters ⌞here⌟ greet you. Greet each other with a holy kiss. 21I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand.
22If anyone doesn’t love the Lord, let him be cursed! Our Lord, come!
23May the good will #16:23 Or “grace.” of the Lord Jesus be with you. 24Through Christ Jesus my love is with all of you.
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