About a special collection

1Now concerning the collection for the saints, you must do just as I instructed the congregations in Galatia.

2On the first day of the week, each of you should set something aside, saving up as he is being prospered, that there be no collections when I come.

3And when I arrive, I will send whomever you approve by letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

4But should it be fitting that I go as well, they will go with me. ²¹⁹

Personal plans

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

6And perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even winter, that you may send me on my way, wherever I go.

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

8So I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost,

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

This and that

10Now if Timothy should come, see to it that he may be with you without fear, ²²⁰because he does the Lord's work just as I do.

11Therefore no one should despise him; ²²¹but send him on his way in peace, that he may come to me; I am expecting him along with the brothers. ²²²

12Now about brother Apollos: I repeatedly urged him to go to you with the brothers, but he just did not want to go at this time; he will go whenever he has an opportunity.

13Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!

14Do all you do in love.

15Now brothers, you know that the household of Stephanas is the firstfruits of Achaia and that they have really devoted themselves to ministering to the saints,

16so I urge you to submit to such people, to all the fellow-workers and laborers.

17I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus, for what was lacking on your part they have supplied;

18for they refreshed my spirit and yours; so give recognition to such men.

Final greetings

19The congregations of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla, with the congregation in their house, greet you warmly in the Lord.

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

21I, Paul, personally sign this greeting. ²²³

22If anyone does not love ²²⁴our Lord Jesus Christ, ²²⁵let him be accursed. The Lord is coming! ²²⁶

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

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