1 Corinthians 16

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1. 1Now, concerning the collection for the saints: follow the same instructions I gave to the churches in Galatia.
2. 2On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside something in proportion to how God has blessed you, so that there will be no collections when I come.
3. 3When I arrive, I will send those you approve by your letters to deliver your generous gift to Jerusalem.
4. 4If it seems right for me to go as well, they can travel with me.
5. 5I plan to visit you after I pass through Macedonia, since that's the route I'm taking.
6. 6I may stay with you for a while — possibly even through the winter — so that you can send me on my way to wherever I go.
7. 7I don't want to see you just in passing. I'm hoping to spend real time with you, if the Lord allows it.
8. 8For now, I'll stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,
9. 9For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.
10. 10Now if Timothy comes, make sure he can be with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.
11. 11No one should look down on him. Send him off in peace so he can come back to me, because I'm expecting him along with the other brothers.
12. 12As for our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but he really didn't want to come right now. He'll come when the time is right.
13. 13Stay alert! Stand firm in the faith! Act like men! Be strong!
14. 14Let everything you do be done with love.
15. 15Brothers, you know that the household of Stephanas is the firstfruits of Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints. I urge you —
16. 16follow the lead of people like them, and of everyone who works hard and serves alongside us.
17. 17I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have come, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
18. 18They refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore, acknowledge people like them.
19. 19The churches of Asia send you their greetings. Aquila and Priscilla send you many greetings in the Lord, along with the church that meets in their house.
20. 20All the brothers and sisters greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21. 21I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand.
22. 22If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let that person be cursed. Come, Lord!
23. 23The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
24. 24My love is with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.