1 Corinthians 16

1 Now concerning the collections that are made for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, so do ye also.

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I commanded the churches of Galatia, you do likewise.

2 On the first day of the week let every one of you put apart with himself, laying up what it shall well please him; that when I come, the collections be not then to be made.

On the first day of the week, let each one of you save, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.

3 And when I shall be with you, whomsoever you shall approve by letters, them will I send to carry your grace to Jerusalem.

When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.

4 And if it be meet that I also go, they shall go with me.

If it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me.

5 Now I will come to you, when I shall have passed through Macedonia. For I shall pass through Macedonia.

But I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia.

6 And with you perhaps I shall abide, or even spend the winter: that you may bring me on my way whithersoever I shall go.

But with you it may be that I will stay, or even winter, that you may send me on my journey wherever I go.

7 For I will not see you now by the way, for I trust that I shall abide with you some time, if the Lord permit.

For I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.

8 But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

But I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost,

9 For a great door and evident is opened unto me: and many adversaries.

for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

10 Now if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear, for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.

Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.

11 Let no man therefore despise him, but conduct ye him on his way in peace: that he may come to me. For I look for him with the brethren.

Therefore let no one despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers.

12 And touching our brother Apollo, I give you to understand, that I much entreated him to come unto you with the brethren: and indeed it was not his will at all to come at this time. But he will come when he shall have leisure.

Now concerning Apollos, the brother, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers; and it was not at all his desire to come now; but he will come when he has an opportunity.

13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, do manfully, and be strengthened.

Watch. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.

14 Let all your things be done in charity.

Let all that you do be done in love.

15 And I beseech you, brethren, you know the house of Stephanas, and of Fortunatus, and of Achaicus, that they are the firstfruits of Achaia, and have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saints:

Now I appeal to you, brothers (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to serve the saints),

16 That you also be subject to such, and to every one that worketh with us, and laboureth.

that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.

17 And I rejoice in the presence of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because that which was wanting on your part, they have supplied.

I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied.

18 For they have refreshed both my spirit and yours. Know them, therefore, that are such.

For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that.

19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house, with whom I also lodge.

The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you much in the Lord, together with the church that is in their house.

20 All the brethren salute you. Salute one another with a holy kiss.

All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

21 The salutation of me Paul, with my own hand.

This greeting is by me, Paul, with my own hand.

22 If any man love not our Lord Jesus Christ, let him be anathema, maranatha.

If anyone does not love the Lord, a curse be on him. Our Lord, come.

23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

24 My charity be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

My love to all of you in Christ Jesus.