The Collection for the Saints

1Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also:

2On the first day of the week let each one of you put something aside, storing up whatever he may prosper, in order that there be no collections when I come.

3But when I arrive, those whom ever you approve by letters, these I will send to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.

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

Plans for Travel

5Now I will come to you when I go through Macedonia (for I am coming through Macedonia).

6And perhaps I will remain, or even spend the winter with you, that you may send me on my journey, wherever I may go.

7For I do not wish to see you now in passing; but I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.

8But I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost.

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

10Now if Timothy comes, see to it that he may be 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 away in peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brothers.

Final Instructions

12Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers, but it was not his will to come at this time; however, he will come whenever he has an opportunity.

13Be watchful, stand fast in the faith, be courageous, be strong.

14Let all that you do be done in love.

15I urge you, brothers (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)

16that you also subject yourselves to such people and to everyone who works and labors with us.

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

18For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore give recognition to such men.

Greetings

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

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

21The salutation with my own hand—Paul's.

22If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema. Maranatha!

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

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