Twenty - I Corinthians - 16

16:1  With reference to the Collection for Christ's People, I want you to follow the instructions that I gave to the Churches in Galatia.

16:2  On the first day of every week each of you should put by what he can afford, so that no collections need be made after I have come.

16:3  On my arrival, I will send any persons, whom you may authorize by letter, to carry your gift to Jerusalem;

16:4  And, if it appears to be worth while for me to go also, they shall go with me.

16:5  I will come to you as soon as I have been through Macedonia- -for I am going through Macedonia--

16:6  And I shall probably make some stay with you or, perhaps, remain for the winter, so that you may yourselves send me on my way, wherever I may be going.

16:7  I do not propose to pay you a visit in passing now, for I hope to stay with you for some time, if the Lord permits.

16:8  I intend, however, staying at Ephesus till the Festival at the close of the Harvest;

16:9  For a great opening for active work has presented itself, and there are many opponents.

16:10  If Timothy comes, take care that he has no cause for feeling anxious while he is with you. He is doing the Master's work no less than I am.

16:11  No one, therefore, should slight him. See him safely on his way to me, for I am expecting him with some of our Brothers.

16:12  As for our Brother Apollos, I have often urged him to go to you with the others. He has, however, been very unwilling to do so as yet; but he will go as soon as he finds a good opportunity.

16:13  Be watchful; stand firm in your faith; show yourselves men; be strong.

16:14  Let everything you do be done in a loving spirit.

16:15  I have another request to make of you, Brothers. You remember Stephanas and his household, and that they were the first-fruits gathered in from Greece, and set themselves to serve Christ's People.

16:16  I want you, on your part, to show deference to such men as these, as well as to every fellow laborer and earnest worker.

16:17  I am glad Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus have come, for they have made up for your absence;

16:18  They have cheered my heart, and your hearts also. Recognize the worth of such men as these.

16:19  The Churches in Roman Asia send you their greetings. Aquila and Prisca and the Church that meets at their house send you many Christian greetings.

16:20  All our brothers send you greetings. Greet one another with a sacred kiss.

16:21  I, Paul, add this greeting in my own handwriting.

16:22  Accursed be any one who has no love for the Lord. THE LORD IS COMING.

16:23  May the blessing of the Lord Jesus be with you.

16:24  My love to all of you who are in union with Christ Jesus.