1 Corinthians 16

Collection for the Saints

Now concerning ^athe collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: 2 ^aOn the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come. 3 And when I come, ^awhomever you approve by your letters I will send to bear your gift to Jerusalem. 4 ^aBut if it is fitting that I go also, they will go with me.

Personal Plans

5 Now I will come to you ^awhen I pass through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia). 6 And it may be that I will remain, or even spend the winter with you, that you may ^asend me on my journey, wherever I go. 7 For I do not wish to see you now on the way; but I hope to stay a while with you, ^aif the Lord permits.
8 But I will tarry in Ephesus until ^aPentecost. 9 For ^aa great and effective door has opened to me, and ^bthere are many adversaries.
10 And ^aif Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for ^bhe does the work of the Lord, as I also do. 11 ^aTherefore let no one despise him. But send him on his journey ^bin peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brethren.
12 Now concerning our brother ^aApollos, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brethren, but he was quite unwilling to come at this time; however, he will come when he has a convenient time.

Final Exhortations

13 ^aWatch, ^bstand fast in the faith, be brave, ^cbe strong. 14 ^aLet all that you do be done with love.
15 I urge you, brethren—you know ^athe household of Stephanas, that it is ^bthe firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to ^cthe ministry of the saints— 16 ^athat you also submit to such, and to everyone who works and ^blabors with us.
17 I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, ^afor what was lacking on your part they supplied. 18 ^aFor they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore ^backnowledge such men.

Greetings and a Solemn Farewell

19 The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, ^awith the church that is in their house. 20 All the brethren greet you.
^aGreet one another with a holy kiss.
21 ^aThe salutation with my own hand—Paul’s.
22 If anyone ^adoes not love the Lord Jesus Christ, ^blet him be ¹accursed. ^cO² Lord, come!
23 ^aThe grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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