1 Corinthians 16

1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the Assemblies of Galatia, even so do ye.

Now [I will reply to another question that you asked. You asked] about the [money you are] collecting [to send] to God’s people [in Jerusalem]. Do what I told the congregations in Galatia to do.

2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

Every Sunday each of you should set aside [at home] some funds [EUP] [for this purpose], in proportion to how much [God] has prospered you. Then you should save it up, so that when I arrive there, you will not need to collect [any more money. Choose some men whom you approve of, to take] this money to Jerusalem.

3 And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.

Then, when I arrive, I will write letters stating that you have authorized these men to take the funds there.

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

And if [you] (OR, [I]) think that it is appropriate, I will go with them.

5 Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.

Now I plan to travel through Macedonia [province]. I [plan to] come to visit you, but I want to go through Macedonia first.

6 And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.

Perhaps I will stay with you for a short while, or I may stay with you for the whole winter, in order that you yourselves can provide some of the things [that I will need] [EUP] for my next trip.

7 For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.

I do not want to see you just for a short time and then continue my trip. I am hoping to stay with you for a while, if the Lord [Jesus] allows me to do that.

8 But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

But I will stay [here] in Ephesus [city] until [after] the Pentecost [festival].

9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

[I want to do that] because [God] has given me a great opportunity [MET] [to proclaim his good message here]. [As a result of my work here, God is producing] great results. I also want to stay here because there are many people here who oppose [my work, and I need to refute them].

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

When Timothy arrives [there in Corinth], treat him respectfully [LIT], because he is working for the Lord just as I am.

11 Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.

Do not let anyone despise him. And when he leaves there, give him some of the things that he needs [for his trip] [EUP] [here], and also [ask God to] bless him. I am waiting for him to come, along with the other fellow believers [who have been traveling with him].

12 As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.

[You also asked] about our fellow believer, Apollos. I urged him strongly that he should go back to you with the three fellow believers [who came here from Corinth]. He was not at all willing to go [now], but he will go later, when he has an opportunity.

13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

Be on guard [against anything that would hinder you spiritually]. You have believed [the true message]; continue believing it firmly. Be courageous. Keep strong [in your relationship with God].

14 Let all your things be done with charity.

Act in a loving [way] in everything that [you do].

15 I beseech you, brethren, ( ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints, )

You know that Stephanas and his family were the first ones [there] in Achaia [province to believe in Christ] [IDM]. They have devoted themselves to helping God’s people.

16 That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.

My fellow believers, I urge you to submit yourselves to them and to people like them who do [God’s] work and who work hard.

17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.

I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus arrived here [from Corinth], because [they did things for] me that you were not able to do [because you were not with me].

18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.

They comforted and encouraged me [SYN], and [I expect that this news from me] will do the same for you. You should honor [them, and you should also honor] others like them.

19 The Assemblies of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the Assembly that is in their house.

The congregations [here] in Asia [province] (send their greetings to/say that they are thinking fondly of) you. Aquila and [his wife] Priscilla and the congregation that meets in their house (send their warm greetings to/say that they are thinking fondly of) you because both they and you belong to the Lord.

20 All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.

All your fellow believers [here] (send their greetings to/say that they are thinking of) you. Greet each other affectionately, as fellow believers [should].

21 The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.

Now I, Paul, having taken the pen from the hand of my secretary, write with my own hand to say that I am thinking fondly of you/to give you my greetings. I do this to show you that this letter really comes from me.

22 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be anathema. Maranatha.

(I pray that God will/May God) curse/cause bad things to happen to (anyone who does not love the Lord Jesus. I pray that our Lord will come soon/May our Lord come soon)!

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

I pray that our Lord Jesus will/May our Lord Jesus (continue to act toward you all kindly/in ways that you do not deserve.)

24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. The first epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi by Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, and Timothy.

I love all of you who have a close relationship with Christ Jesus.