1 N ow concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye.

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise.

2 U pon the first day of the week let each one of you lay by him in store, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.

On the first day of the week, let each one of you save, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.

3 A nd when I arrive, whomsoever ye shall approve, them will I send with letters to carry your bounty unto Jerusalem:

When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.

4 a nd if it be meet for me to go also, they shall go with me.

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

5 B ut I will come unto you, when I shall have passed through Macedonia; for I pass through Macedonia;

But I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia.

6 b ut with you it may be that I shall abide, or even winter, that ye may set me forward on my journey whithersoever I go.

But with you it may be that I will stay, or even winter, that you may send me on my journey wherever I go.

7 F or I do not wish to see you now by the way; for I hope to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.

For I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.

8 B ut I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost;

But I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost,

9 f or a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

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

10 N ow if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear; for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do:

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

11 l et no man therefore despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come unto me: for I expect him with the brethren.

Therefore let no one despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers.

12 B ut as touching Apollos the brother, I besought him much to come unto you with the brethren: and it was not all his will to come now; but he will come when he shall have opportunity.

Now concerning Apollos, the brother, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers; and it was not at all his desire to come now; but he will come when he has an opportunity.

13 W atch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

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

14 L et all that ye do be done in love.

Let all that you do be done in love.

15 N ow I beseech you, brethren (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to minister unto the saints),

Now I beg you, brothers (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to serve the saints),

16 t hat ye also be in subjection unto such, and to every one that helpeth in the work and laboreth.

that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.

17 A nd I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they supplied.

I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied.

18 F or they refreshed my spirit and yours: acknowledge ye therefore them that are such.

For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that.

19 T he churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Prisca salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

The assemblies of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you much in the Lord, together with the assembly that is in their house.

20 A ll the brethren salute you. Salute one another with a holy kiss.

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

21 T he salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.

This greeting is by me, Paul, with my own hand.

22 I f any man loveth not the Lord, let him be anathema. Maranatha.

If any man doesn’t love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Come, Lord!

23 T he grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

24 M y love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.