Now concerning
athe collection
for bthe saints
, as cI directed
the churches
of dGalatia
, so
do
you also
.
On athe first day of every
week
each
one
of you is to 1put
aside
and save
, as he may prosper
, so
that bno
collections
be made
when
I come
.
When I arrive
, awhomever
you may approve
, I will send
them with letters
to carry
your gift
to Jerusalem
;
and if it is fitting
for me to go
also
, they will go
with me.
But I awill come to you after
I go
through
bMacedonia
, for I cam going
through
Macedonia
;
and perhaps I will stay
with you, or
even
spend
the winter
, so
that you may asend
me on my way
wherever
I may go
.
For I do not wish to see
you now
ajust in passing
; for I hope
to remain
with you for some
time
, bif
the Lord
permits
.
But I will remain in aEphesus
until
bPentecost
;
for a awide door
1for effective
service has opened
to me, and bthere are many
adversaries
.
Now if
aTimothy
comes
, see
that he is with you without
1cause
to be afraid
, for he is doing
bthe Lord's
work
, as I also
am.
aSo let no
one
despise
him. But bsend
him on his way
cin peace
, so
that he may come
to me; for I expect
him with the brethren
.
But concerning aApollos
our brother
, I encouraged
him greatly
to come
to you with the brethren
; and it was not at all
his desire
to come
now
, but he will come
when
he has opportunity
.
aBe on the alert, bstand
firm
in the faith
, cact
like
men
, dbe strong
.
Let all that you do be done
ain love
.
Now I urge
you, brethren
(you know
the ahousehold
of Stephanas
, that 1they were the bfirst
fruits
of cAchaia
, and that they have devoted
themselves
for dministry
to ethe saints
),
that ayou also be in subjection
to such
men
and to everyone
who helps
in the work
and labors
.
I rejoice over
the 1 acoming
of Stephanas
and Fortunatus
and Achaicus
, because
they have 2supplied
bwhat
was lacking
on your part.
For they ahave refreshed my spirit
and yours
. Therefore
backnowledge
such
men
.
The churches of aAsia
greet
you. bAquila
and Prisca
greet
you heartily
in the Lord
, with cthe church
that is in their house
.
All the brethren
greet
you. aGreet
one
another
with a holy
kiss
.
The greeting is in amy own
hand
-- 1Paul
.
If anyone
does not love
the Lord
, he is to be 1 aaccursed
. 2 bMaranatha
.
aThe grace of the Lord
Jesus
be with you.
My love be with you all
in Christ
Jesus
. Amen
.