1 Corinthians 16

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

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1Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given instruction to the churches of Galatia, so even you must do.

2On the first day of the week let every one of you lay in store, as God has prospered him, so that no collections be made when I come.

3And when I come, I will send whomever you approve with your letters to take your generous gifts to Jerusalem.

4If it is fitting that I go also, they will go with me.

5Now I will come to you after I pass through Macedonia. For I will pass through Macedonia.

6It may be that I will remain, of course, and spend the winter with you, that you may send me on my journey wherever I go.

7For I do not wish to see you now in passing. Instead, I trust to remain a while with you, if the Lord permits.

8But I will remain at Ephesus until Pentecost.

9For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

10Now if Timothy comes, see that he may remain with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.

11Therefore let no one despise him. But send him on his way in peace, that he may come to me. I am expecting him with the brothers.

12As for our brother Apollos, I greatly wanted him to come to you with the brothers. But he was not willing at all to come at this time. However, he will come when he has a convenient time.

13Watch, stand fast in the faith, be bold like men, and be strong.

14Let all that you do be done with love.

15You know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints. So I ask you, brothers,

16that you submit yourselves to such people, and to everyone who helps and labors with us.

17I rejoice at the arrival of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for they supplied what was lacking on your part.

18They have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge these men.

19The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

20All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

21I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand.

22If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Come, O Lord!

23The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

24My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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