1 N ow concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also.

2 O n the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come.

3 W hen I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem;

4 a nd if it is fitting for me to go also, they will go with me.

5 B ut I will come to you after I go through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia;

6 a nd perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I may go.

7 F or I do not wish to see you now just in passing; for I hope to remain with you for some time, if the Lord permits.

8 B ut I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost;

9 f or a wide door for effective service has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

10 N ow if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without cause to be afraid, for he is doing the Lord’s work, as I also am.

11 S o let no one despise him. But send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brethren.

12 B ut concerning Apollos our brother, I encouraged him greatly to come to you with the brethren; and it was not at all his desire to come now, but he will come when he has opportunity.

13 B e on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.

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

15 N ow I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to the saints),

16 t hat you also be in subjection to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.

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

18 F or they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.

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

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

21 T he greeting is in my own hand— Paul.

22 I f anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be accursed. Maranatha.

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

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