Common - I Corinthians - 16

16:1  Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you must also do.

16:2  On the first day of every week, each one of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come.

16:3  And when I arrive, I will send those whom you approve with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

16:4  If it seems advisable for me to go also, they will accompany me.

16:5  But I will come to you after I go through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia;

16:6  and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may help me on my journey, wherever I go.

16:7  For I do not want to see you now just in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.

16:8  But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,

16:9  for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

16:10  Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you with nothing to fear, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.

16:11  So let no one despise him. Send him on his way in peace, that he may return to me; for I am expecting him with the brethren.

16:12  As for our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to come to you with the other brethren, but it was not at all his will to come now. He will come when he has opportunity.

16:13  Be on the your guard, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.

16:14  Let all that you do be done in love.

16:15  You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brethren,

16:16  to be subject to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.

16:17  I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part.

16:18  For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Give recognition to such men.

16:19  The churches of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the lord, with the church that is in their house.

16:20  All the brethren send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

16:21  I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.

16:22  If anyone does not love the Lord—let him be accursed. Come, O Lord!

16:23  The grace of The Lord Jesus be with you.

16:24  My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.