1 ¶ Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the congregations of Galatia, do ye likewise.

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also:

2 E ach first sabbath let each one of you set aside in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no collections when I come.

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 A nd when I come, whomever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.

And when I come, whomever you approve by your letters I will send to bear your gift to Jerusalem.

4 A nd if it is appropriate that I go also, they shall go with me.

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

5 ¶ Now I will come unto you, when I have passed through Macedonia, for I must pass through Macedonia.

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

6 A nd it may be that I will abide and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey wherever I go.

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 F or I desire not to see you now in passing, but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permits.

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 B ut I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

But I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost.

9 F or a great and effectual door 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 ¶ Now if Timothy comes, see that he may stay with you securely, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.

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 L et no man therefore, despise, him, but conduct him forth in peace that he may come unto me, for I look for him with the brothers.

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 A s touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with some of the brothers, but his will was not at all to come at this time, but he will come when he shall have opportunity.

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 ye, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.

Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.

14 L et all your things be done with charity.

Let all that you do be done with love.

15 I beseech you, brethren (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia and that they have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saints),

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 t hat ye submit yourselves unto such and to each one that helps and labours.

that you also submit to such, and to everyone who works and labors with us.

17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, for they have filled your absence.

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

18 F or they have refreshed my spirit and yours; therefore, acknowledge ye those that are such.

For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men. Greetings and a Solemn Farewell

19 ¶ The congregations of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the congregation that is in their house.

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

20 A ll the brothers greet you. Greet ye one another with a holy kiss.

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

21 T he salutation of me, Paul, is with my own hand.

The salutation with my own hand—Paul’s.

22 I f any man does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be anathema. Our Lord has come.

If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. O Lord, come!

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

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

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

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