1 Corinthians 16
Paul instructs the Corinthians to set aside a collection for the saints on the first day of the week, so that when he arrives, the collections will already be made. He plans to visit them after passing through Macedonia and hopes to stay with them for some time, but must first remain at Ephesus due to a great opportunity for ministry. Paul asks the Corinthians to welcome Timothy and not despise him, and also mentions that Apollos will visit them when he has the opportunity. He concludes by greeting the Corinthians and expressing his love for them in Christ Jesus.
Now concerning the collections which are made for the saints: just as I have arranged for the churches of Galatia, so should it also be done with youOn the first day of the week, the Sabbath, let each one of you take from himself, setting aside what will be well-pleasing to him, so that when I arrive, the collections will not have to be made thenAnd when I am present, whomever you shall approve through letters, these I shall send to bear your gifts to JerusalemAnd if it is fitting for me to go too, they shall go with meNow I will visit you after I have passed through Macedonia. For I will pass through MacedoniaAnd perhaps I will stay with you, and even spend the winter, so that you may lead me on my way, whenever I departFor I am not willing to see you now only in passing, since I hope that I may remain with you for some length of time, if the Lord permitsBut I must remain at Ephesus, even until PentecostFor a door, great and unavoidable, has opened to me, as well as many adversariesNow if Timothy arrives, see to it that he may be among you without fear. For he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I also doTherefore, let no one despise him. Instead, lead him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me. For I am awaiting him with the brothersBut concerning our brother, Apollo, I am letting you know that I pleaded with him greatly to go to you with the brothers, and clearly it was not his will to go at this time. But he will arrive when there is a space of time for himBe vigilant. Stand with faith. Act manfully and be strengthenedLet all that is yours be immersed in charityAnd I beg you, brothers: You know the house of Stephanus, and of Fortunatus, and of Achaicus, that they are the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saintsSo you should be subject also to persons such as this, as well as to all who are cooperating and working with themNow I rejoice in the presence of Stephanus and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because what was lacking in you, they have suppliedFor they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore, recognize persons such as thisThe churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you greatly in the Lord, with the church of their household, where I also am a guestAll the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kissThis is a greeting from my own hand, PaulIf anyone does not love our Lord Jesus Christ, let him be anathema! Maran AthaMay the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you allMy charity is with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen
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