Verse 1
Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye.
Verse 2
Upon 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.
Verse 3
And when I arrive, whomsoever ye shall approve, them will I send with letters to carry your bounty unto Jerusalem:
Verse 4
and if it be meet for me to go also, they shall go with me.
Verse 5
But I will come unto you, when I shall have passed through Macedonia; for I pass through Macedonia;
Verse 6
but with you it may be that I shall abide, or even winter, that ye may set me forward on my journey whithersoever I go.
Verse 7
For I do not wish to see you now by the way; for I hope to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.
Verse 8
But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost;
Verse 9
for a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
Verse 10
Now if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear; for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do:
Verse 11
let 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.
Verse 12
But 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. [
Verse 13
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
Verse 14
Let all that ye do be done in love.
Verse 15
Now 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),
Verse 16
that ye also be in subjection unto such, and to every one that helpeth in the work and laboreth.
Verse 17
And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they supplied.
Verse 18
For they refreshed my spirit and yours: acknowledge ye therefore them that are such.
Verse 19
The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Prisca salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
Verse 20
All the brethren salute you. Salute one another with a holy kiss.
Verse 21
The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.
Verse 22
If any man loveth not the Lord, let him be anathema. Maranatha.
Verse 23
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Verse 24
My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.