1Now concerning the collection for the believers, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you are to do.

2On the first day of the week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up as you are able. Do this so that there will be no collections when I come.

3When I arrive, whomever you approve, I will send with letters to deliver your offering to Jerusalem.

4If it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me.

5But I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia. For I will pass through Macedonia.

6Perhaps I may stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may help me on my journey, wherever I go.

7For I do not wish to see you now for only a passing visit. For I am looking forward to spending more time with you, if the Lord permits.

8But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,

9for a wide door has opened for me, and there are many adversaries.

10Now when Timothy comes, see that he is with you unafraid, for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I am doing.

11Let no one despise him. Help him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me. For I am expecting him to come along with the brothers.

12Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly encouraged him to visit you with the brothers. But it was not at all his will that he come now. However, he will come when the time is right.

13Be watchful, stand fast in the faith, act like men, be strong.

14Let all that you do be done in love.

15You know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have set themselves to the service of the believers. Now I urge you, brothers,

16to be in submission to such people and to everyone who helps in the work and labors with us.

17I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus. They have made up for your absence.

18For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this.

19The churches of Asia send greetings to you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you in the Lord, with the church that is in their home.

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

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

22If anyone does not love the Lord, may he be accursed. Our Lord, come!

23The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

24My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. ⁶