1 Corinthians 16

Collection for the Jerusalem Church

16Now about the collection ^zfor the saints: You should do the same as I instructed the Galatian ^achurches. ²On the first day of the week, ^bceach of you is to set something aside and save in keeping with how he prospers, so that no collections will need to be made when I come. ^d3When I arrive, I will send with letters ^ethose you recommend to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem. ^f4If it is suitable for me to go as well, they can travel with me.

Paul’s Travel Plans

⁵I will come to you after I pass through Macedonia ^g—for I will be traveling through Macedonia— ⁶and perhaps I will remain with you or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I go. ⁷I don’t want to see you now just in passing, for I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord allows. ^h8But I will stay in Ephesus ⁱuntil Pentecost, ^j9because a wide door ^kfor effective ministry has opened for me ^l—yet many oppose me. ¹⁰If Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear from you, because he is doing the Lord’s work, ^mjust as I am. ¹¹Therefore, no one should look down ⁿon him. Send him on his way in peace so he can come to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers. ^o

¹²About our brother Apollos: ^pI strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers, but he was not at all willing to come now. However, he will come when he has an opportunity.

Final Exhortation

¹³Be alert, stand firm in the faith, ^qact like a man, be strong. ¹⁴Your every action must be done with love. ^r

¹⁵Brothers, you know the household of Stephanas: They are the firstfruits ^sof Achaia ^tand have devoted themselves to serving the saints. I urge you ¹⁶also to submit to such people, and to everyone who works and labors with them. ¹⁷I am pleased to have Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus present, because these men have made up for your absence. ¹⁸For they have refreshed my spirit ^uand yours. Therefore recognize ^vsuch people.

Conclusion

¹⁹The churches of Asia ^wgreet you. ^xAquila and Priscilla ^ygreet you warmly in the Lord, along with the church that meets in their home. ^z20All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. ^a

²¹This greeting is in my own hand ^bc—Paul. ²²If anyone does not love the Lord, a curse be on him. Marana tha that is, Lord, come! ^d23The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. ^e24My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus.