1st Corinthians 16
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CHAPTER 16
1But of the gatherings [or the collects] of money that be made into saints, as I have ordained in the churches of Galatia, so also do ye
2one day of the week. Each of you keep, [or lay up], at himself, keeping that that pleaseth to him, that when I come, the gatherings be not made.
3And when I shall be present, which men ye approve, I shall send them by epistles to bear your grace into Jerusalem.
4That if it be worthy that also I go, they shall go with me.
5But I shall come to you, when I shall pass by Macedonia; for why I shall pass by Macedonia.
6But peradventure I shall dwell at you, or also dwell the winter, that ye lead me whither ever I shall go.
7And I will not now see you in my passing, for I hope to dwell with you a while, if the Lord shall suffer.
8But I shall dwell at Ephesus, unto Whitsuntide.
9For a great door and an open [or evident] is opened to me, and many adversaries.
10And if Timothy come, see ye that he be without dread with you, for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I.
11Therefore no man despise him; but lead him forth in peace, that he come to me; for I abide him with brethren.
12But, brethren, I make known to you of Apollos, that I prayed him much, that he should come to you, with brethren. But it was not his will to come now; but he shall come, when he shall have leisure [or it shall be able to him].
13Walk ye, and stand ye in the faith; do ye manly, and be ye comforted in the Lord,
14and be all your things done in charity.
15And, brethren, I beseech you, ye know the house of Stephanas, and of Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for they be the first fruits of Achaia, and into ministry of saints they have ordained themselves;
16that also ye be subjects to such, and to each working together and travailing.
17For I have joy in the presence of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for they [full]-filled that thing that failed to you;
18for they have refreshed both my spirit and yours. Therefore know ye them, that be such manner men.
19All the churches of Asia greet you well. Aquila and Priscilla, with their home-church, greet you much in the Lord, at the which also I am harboured.
20All brethren greet you well. Greet ye well together in holy kiss.
21My greeting by Paul’s hand.
22If any man loveth not our Lord Jesus Christ, be he cursed, Maranatha, that is, in the coming of the Lord, or in the day of doom.
23The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
24My charity be with you all in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
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1 Corinthians 16
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The Collection for Jerusalem
1Now regarding your question about the money being collected for God’s people in Jerusalem. You should follow the same procedure I gave to the churches in Galatia. 2On the first day of each week, you should each put aside a portion of the money you have earned. Don’t wait until I get there and then try to collect it all at once. 3When I come, I will write letters of recommendation for the messengers you choose to deliver your gift to Jerusalem. 4And if it seems appropriate for me to go along, they can travel with me.
Paul’s Final Instructions
5I am coming to visit you after I have been to Macedonia,#16:5 Macedonia was in the northern region of Greece. for I am planning to travel through Macedonia. 6Perhaps I will stay awhile with you, possibly all winter, and then you can send me on my way to my next destination. 7This time I don’t want to make just a short visit and then go right on. I want to come and stay awhile, if the Lord will let me. 8In the meantime, I will be staying here at Ephesus until the Festival of Pentecost. 9There is a wide-open door for a great work here, although many oppose me.
10When Timothy comes, don’t intimidate him. He is doing the Lord’s work, just as I am. 11Don’t let anyone treat him with contempt. Send him on his way with your blessing when he returns to me. I expect him to come with the other believers.#16:11 Greek with the brothers; also in 16:12.
12Now about our brother Apollos—I urged him to visit you with the other believers, but he was not willing to go right now. He will see you later when he has the opportunity.
13Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous.#16:13 Greek Be men. Be strong. 14And do everything with love.
15You know that Stephanas and his household were the first of the harvest of believers in Greece,#16:15a Greek in Achaia, the southern region of the Greek peninsula. and they are spending their lives in service to God’s people. I urge you, dear brothers and sisters,#16:15b Greek brothers; also in 16:20. 16to submit to them and others like them who serve with such devotion. 17I am very glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have come here. They have been providing the help you weren’t here to give me. 18They have been a wonderful encouragement to me, as they have been to you. You must show your appreciation to all who serve so well.
Paul’s Final Greetings
19The churches here in the province of Asia#16:19a Asia was a Roman province in what is now western Turkey. send greetings in the Lord, as do Aquila and Priscilla#16:19b Greek Prisca. and all the others who gather in their home for church meetings. 20All the brothers and sisters here send greetings to you. Greet each other with a sacred kiss.
21 Here is my greeting in my own handwriting—Paul.
22If anyone does not love the Lord, that person is cursed. Our Lord, come!#16:22 From Aramaic, Marana tha. Some manuscripts read Maran atha, “Our Lord has come.”
23May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
24My love to all of you in Christ Jesus.#16:24 Some manuscripts add Amen.
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