1Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so also you are to do.
2On the first day of every week, each of you is to set something aside by himself, storing up whatever he may prosper by, so that no collections need be made when I come.
3And when I arrive, whomever you approve, these I will send with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
4And if it is worthwhile for me also to go, they will go with me.
5But I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia,
6and perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I go.
7For I do not want to see you now only in passing; for I hope to remain some time with you, if the Lord permits.
8But I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost,
9for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
10Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the Lord’s work, as I also do.
11Therefore let no one despise him. Send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me, for I am waiting for him with the brothers.
12Now concerning Apollos the brother: I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers, but it was not at all his will to come now; he will come, however, when he has opportunity.
13Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
14Let all that you do be done in love.
15Now I urge you, brothers—you know the household of Stephanas, that they are the firstfruits of Achaia and have devoted themselves to the service of the saints—
16that you also be subject to such people and to everyone who works together and labors with them.
17I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part;
18for they refreshed my spirit and yours. So give recognition to such people.
19The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, together with the church that meets in their house.
20All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21The greeting is in my own hand—Paul’s.
22If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be accursed. Maranatha!
23The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
24My love be with you all in Christ Jesus.
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