• Collection for the Saints

  • 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also:
  • 2 On 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, whomever you approve by your letters I will send to bear your gift to Jerusalem.
  • 4 But if it is fitting that I go also, they will go with me.

  • Personal Plans

  • 5 Now I will come to you when 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 send 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, if the Lord permits.
  • 8 But I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost.
  • 9 For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
  • 10 And if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.
  • 11 Therefore let no one despise him. But send him on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brethren.
  • 12 Now concerning our brother Apollos, 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 Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.
  • 14 Let all that you do be done with love.
  • 15 I urge you, brethren—you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints—
  • 16 that you also submit to such, and to everyone who works and labors with us.
  • 17 I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for what was lacking on your part they supplied.
  • 18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.

  • Greetings and a Solemn Farewell

  • 19 The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
  • 20 All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
  • 21 The salutation with my own hand—Paul’s.
  • 22 If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. O Lord, come!
  • 23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
  • 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.