[1] Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I commanded the
assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise. [2] On the first day of the week,
let each one of you save, as he may prosper, that no collections be made
when I come. [3] When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with
letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem. [4] If it is appropriate
for me to go also, they will go with me. [5] But I will come to you when I
have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia. [6] But
with you it may be that I will stay, or even winter, that you may send me
on my journey wherever I go. [7] For I do not wish to see you now in
passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits. [8] But
I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost, [9] for a great and effective door
has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. [10] Now if Timothy
comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the
Lord, as I also do. [11] Therefore let no one despise him. But set him
forward on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him
with the brothers. [12] But concerning Apollos, the brother, I begged him
much to come to you with the brothers; and it was not all his desire to
come now; but he will come when he has an opportunity. [13] Watch! Stand
firm in the faith! Be men! Be strong! [14] Let all that you do be done in
love. [15] Now I beg you, brothers (you know the house of Stephanas, that
it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to
minister to the saints), [16] that you also be in subjection to such, and
to everyone who helps in the work and labors. [17] I rejoice at the coming
of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your
part, they supplied. [18] For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore
acknowledge those who are like that. [19] The assemblies of Asia greet you.
Aquila and Priscilla greet you much in the Lord, together with the assembly
that is in their house. [20] All the brothers greet you. Greet one another
with a holy kiss. [21] This greeting is by me, Paul, with my own hand. [22]
If any man doesn`t love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Come,
Lord! [23] The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. [24] My love to
all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
