1 Corinthians 16
The Collection for the Saints
1Now concerning the collection that is for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so also you are to do.2Every first of the week, let each one of you put aside, treasuring up whatever he may be prospered in, so that when I might come, then there should be no collections.3And when I shall have arrived, whomever you might approve, I will send these with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.4And if it may be worthy for me also to go, they will go with me.
Paul’s Travel Plans
5But I will come to you when I shall have gone through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia.6And perhaps I will stay with you, or even I will winter, so that you may send me forth wherever I may go.7For I do not want to see you now in passing; for I hope to remain a certain time with you, if the Lord might permit.8But I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost.9For a door has opened to me, great and effective, and many are opposing.
Timothy and Apollos
10Now if Timothy might come, see that he may be with you without fear, for he works the work of the Lord, as I also.11Therefore no one should despise him. But send him forth in peace, so that he might come to me; for I am expecting him with the brothers.
12Now concerning Apollos the brother, I exhorted him much that he should go to you with the brothers, and his will was not at all that he should come now; but he will come when he shall have opportunity.
Concluding Exhortations
13Be watchful; stand firm in the faith; act like men; be strong.14Let all your things be done in love.
15Now I exhort you, brothers—you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruit of Achaia, and they devoted themselves to service to the saints—16that you also be subject to such, and to everyone working with us and laboring.
17Now I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because these filled up your deficiency.18For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore recognize such men.
Signature and Final Greetings
19The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Prisca, with the church at their house, greet you much in the Lord.
20All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21The greeting is in my own hand—Paul.
22If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be accursed. Maranatha!
23The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
24My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.