EMTV - I Corinthians - 16

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

16:2  On the first day of the week let each one of you put something aside, storing up whatever he may prosper, in order that there be no collections when I come.

16:3  But when I arrive, those whom ever you approve by letters, these I will send to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.

16:4  But if it is fitting that I go also, they will go with me.

16:5  Now I will come to you when I go through Macedonia (for I am coming through Macedonia).

16:6  And perhaps I will remain, or even spend the winter with you, that you may send me on my journey, wherever I may go.

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

16:8  But I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost.

16:9  For a great and effective door has been opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

16:10  Now if Timothy comes, see to it that he may be with you without fear; for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.

16:11  Therefore let no one despise him. But send him away in peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brothers.

16:12  Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers, but it was not his will to come at this time; however, he will come whenever he has an opportunity.

16:13  Be watchful, stand fast in the faith, be courageous, be strong.

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

16:15  I urge you, brothers (you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints)

16:16  that you also subject yourselves to such people and to everyone who works and labors with us.

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

16:18  For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore give recognition to such men.

16:19  The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, together with the church that is in their house.

16:20  All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

16:21  The salutation with my own hand—Paul's.

16:22  If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema. Marana tha!

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

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