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

2 O n 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 W hen I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.

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

5 B ut 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 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 in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.

8 B ut I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost,

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

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

11 T herefore 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 N ow 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! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!

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

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

17 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. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that.

19 T he 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 brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

21 T his greeting is by me, Paul, with my own hand.

22 I f 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.

24 M y love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.