1. Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have directed the churches of Galatia, even so should you do.
2. Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no collections when I come.
3. And when I come, whomever you shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your generous gift to Jerusalem.
4. And if it is appropriate that I go also, they shall go with me.
5. Now I will come to you, when I pass through Macedonia: for I will pass through Macedonia.
6. And it may be that I will stay, yea, and winter with you, that you may bring me on my journey wherever I go.
7. For I will not see you now on the way; but I trust to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.
8. But I will remain at Ephesus until Pentecost.
9. For a great and effective door is opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
10. Now if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear: for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I also am.
11. Let no one therefore despise him: but bring him onwards in peace, that he may come to me: for I am waiting for him with the brethren.
12. As for our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come to you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have a convenient time.
13. Watch, stand fast in the faith, conduct yourselves like men, be strong.
14. Let all that you do be done in love.
15. I plead with you, brethren, (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)
16. That you submit yourselves to such, and to everyone that works with us, and labors.
17. I am glad for the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
18. For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge such persons.
19. The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
20. All the believers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21. The greeting of me Paul with my own hand.
22. If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.
23. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
24. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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