1 Corinthians 16

¹1 Corinthians 16:1. Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:²1 Corinthians 16:2. On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.³1 Corinthians 16:3. Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.⁴1 Corinthians 16:4. And if it is advisable for me to go also, they can travel with me.

⁵1 Corinthians 16:5. After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.⁶1 Corinthians 16:6. Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.⁷1 Corinthians 16:7. For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.⁸1 Corinthians 16:8. But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,⁹1 Corinthians 16:9. because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.¹⁰1 Corinthians 16:10. If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.¹¹1 Corinthians 16:11. No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.¹²1 Corinthians 16:12. Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was not at all inclined to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.

¹³1 Corinthians 16:13. Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.¹⁴1 Corinthians 16:14. Do everything in love.¹⁵1 Corinthians 16:15. You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,¹⁶1 Corinthians 16:16. to submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.¹⁷1 Corinthians 16:17. I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.¹⁸1 Corinthians 16:18. For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.

¹⁹1 Corinthians 16:19. The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.²⁰1 Corinthians 16:20. All the brothers here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.²¹1 Corinthians 16:21. This greeting is in my own hand—Paul.²²1 Corinthians 16:22. If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be under a curse. Come, O Lord!²³1 Corinthians 16:23. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.²⁴1 Corinthians 16:24. My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.