1 Corinthians 16 Now, concerning the collection, which is for the saints; as I ordered the congregations of Galatia, so also so you.

Living_Oracles⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹ Now, concerning the collection, which is for the saints; as I ordered the congregations of Galatia, so also so you. ² On the first say of the week, let each of you lay somewhat by itself, according as he may have prospered, putting it into the treasury; that when I come, there may be then no collection. ³ And when I come, whomsoever you shall approve by letters, them I will send to carry your gift to Jerusalem. ⁴ Or, if it be proper that even I should go, they shall go with me. ⁵ Now, I will come to you, when I have passed through Macedonia, (for I do pass through Macedonia;) ⁶ and, perhaps, I shall abide, and even winter with you, that you may send me forward, whithersoever I may go. ⁷ For I will not now see you in passing; but I hope to remain with you sometime, if the Lord permit. ⁸ However, I shall remain at Ephesus till Pentecost. ⁹ For a great and effectual door is opened to me, yet there are many opposers. ¹⁰ Now, if Timothy be come, take care that he be among you without fear; for he works, even as I do, the work of the Lord. ¹¹ Wherefore, let no one despise him; but send him forward in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brethren. ¹² And with relation to our brother Apollos, I entreated him much to go to you with the brethren; but his inclination was not at all to go now, but he will go when he shall find a convenient season. ¹³ Watch; stand fast in the faith; acquit yourselves like men; be strong. ¹⁴ Let all things be done with love. ¹⁵ You know the family of Stephanus, that it is the first fruit of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints. ¹⁶ I entreat you, therefore, brethren, that you submit yourselves to such, and to every joint worker and laborer. ¹⁷ I am glad of the coming of Stephanus, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for they have supplied your deficiency, ¹⁸ and have refreshed my spirit and yours; wherefore, acknowledge such persons. ¹⁹ The congregations of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the congregation which is in their house. ²⁰ All the brethren salute you. Salute one another with a holy kiss. ²¹ The salutation of Paul with my own hand. ²² If any one love not the Lord Jesus Christ, he shall be accursed when the Lord comes. ²³ The favor of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. ²⁴ My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.