| 16:1 | With regard to the collection for the saints, please follow the directions that I gave to the churches of Galatia:* |
| 16:2 | On the first day of the week, each of you should set aside some income* and save* it to the extent that God has blessed you,* so that a collection will not have to be made* when I come. |
| 16:3 | Then, when I arrive, I will send those whom you approve with letters of explanation to carry your gift to Jerusalem.* |
| 16:4 | And if it seems advisable that I should go also, they will go with me. |
| 16:5 | But I will come to you after I have gone through Macedonia – for I will be going through Macedonia – |
| 16:6 | and perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so that you can send me on my journey, wherever I go. |
| 16:7 | For I do not want to see you now in passing, since I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord allows. |
| 16:8 | But I will stay in Ephesus* until Pentecost, |
| 16:9 | because a door of great opportunity stands wide open for me,* but there are many opponents. |
| 16:10 | Now if Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear among you, for he is doing the Lord’s work, as I am too. |
| 16:11 | So then, let no one treat him with contempt. But send him on his way in peace so that he may come to me. For I am expecting him with the brothers.* |
| 16:12 | With regard to our brother Apollos: I strongly encouraged him to visit you with the other brothers,* but it was simply not his intention to come now.* He will come when he has the opportunity. |
| 16:13 | Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, show courage, be strong. |
| 16:14 | Everything you do should be done in love. |
| 16:15 | Now, brothers and sisters,* you know about the household of Stephanus, that as the first converts* of Achaia, they devoted themselves to ministry for the saints. I urge you |
| 16:16 | also to submit to people like this, and to everyone who cooperates in the work and labors hard. |
| 16:17 | I was glad about the arrival of Stephanus, Fortunatus, and Achaicus because they have supplied the fellowship with you that I lacked.* |
| 16:18 | For they refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this. |
| 16:19 | The churches in the province of Asia* send greetings to you. Aquila and Prisca* greet* you warmly in the Lord, with the church that meets in their house. |
| 16:20 | All the brothers and sisters* send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss. |
| 16:21 | I, Paul, send this greeting with my own hand. |
| 16:22 | Let anyone who has no love for the Lord be accursed. Our Lord, come!* |
| 16:23 | The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. |
| 16:24 | My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus.* |
1 Corinthians 16 - NET Bible [draft]
