1 A nd concerning the collection that for the saints, as I directed to the assemblies of Galatia, so also ye -- do ye;

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

2 o n every first of the week, let each one of you lay by him, treasuring up whatever he may have prospered, that when I may come then collections may not be made;

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 whenever I may come, whomsoever ye may approve, through letters, these I will send to carry your favour to 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 be meet for me also to go, with me they shall go.

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

5 A nd I will come unto you, when I pass through Macedonia -- for Macedonia I do pass through --

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

6 a nd with you, it may be, I will abide, or even winter, that ye may send me forward whithersoever 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 do not wish to see you now in the passing, but I hope to remain a certain time with you, if the Lord may permit;

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 a nd I will remain in Ephesus till the Pentecost,

But I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost.

9 f or a door to me hath been opened -- great and effectual -- and withstanders many.

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

10 A nd if Timotheus may come, see that he may become without fear with you, for the work of the Lord he doth work, even as I,

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 n o one, then, may despise him; and send ye him forward in peace, that he may come to me, for I expect him with the brethren;

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 nd concerning Apollos our brother, much I did entreat him that he may come unto you with the brethren, and it was not at all will that he may come now, and he will come when he may find convenient.

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 W atch ye, stand in the faith; be men, be strong;

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

14 l et all your things be done in love.

Let all that you do be done with love.

15 A nd I entreat you, brethren, ye have known the household of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruit of Achaia, and to the ministration to the saints they did set themselves --

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 also be subject to such, and to every one who is working with and labouring;

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

17 a nd I rejoice over the presence of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because the lack of you did these fill up;

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

18 f or they did refresh my spirit and yours; acknowledge ye, therefore, those who such.

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

19 S alute you do the assemblies of Asia; salute you much in the Lord do Aquilas and Priscilla, with the assembly 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 s alute you do all the brethren; salute ye one another in an holy kiss.

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

21 T he salutation of Paul with my hand;

The salutation with my own hand—Paul’s.

22 i f any one doth not love the Lord Jesus Christ -- let him be anathema! The Lord hath come!

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

23 T he grace of the Lord Jesus Christ with you;

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

24 m y love with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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