1 Corinthians 16:1–14

Collection for the Saints

16 Now concerning athe collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: 2 bOn the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come. 3 And when I come, cwhomever you approve by your letters I will send to bear your gift to Jerusalem. 4 dBut if it is fitting that I go also, they will go with me.

Personal Plans

5 Now I will come to you ewhen I pass through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia). 6 And it may be that I will remain, or even spend the winter with you, that you may fsend me on my journey, wherever I go. 7 For I do not wish to see you now on the way; but I hope to stay a while with you, gif the Lord permits.

8 But I will tarry in Ephesus until hPentecost. 9 For ia great and effective door has opened to me, and jthere are many adversaries.

10 And kif Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for lhe does the work of the Lord, as I also do. 11 mTherefore let no one despise him. But send him on his journey nin peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brethren.

12 Now concerning our brother oApollos, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brethren, but he was quite unwilling to come at this time; however, he will come when he has a convenient time.

Final Exhortations

13 pWatch, qstand fast in the faith, be brave, rbe strong. 14 sLet all that you do be done with love.