The Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians (WEB)



16: 1Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise. 16:2On the first day of the week, let each one of you save, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come. 16:3When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem. 16:4If it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me. 16:5But I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia. 16:6But with you it may be that I will stay, or even winter, that you may send me on my journey wherever I go. 16:7For I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits. 16:8But I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost, 16:9for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. 16:10Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do. 16:11Therefore let no one despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers. 16:12But concerning Apollos, the brother, I begged him much to come to you with the brothers; and it was not all his desire to come now; but he will come when he has an opportunity.

16:13Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be men! Be strong! 16:14Let all that you do be done in love.

16:15Now I beg you, brothers (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to minister to the saints), 16:16that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors. 16:17I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied. 16:18For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that. 16:19The assemblies of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you much in the Lord, together with the assembly that is in their house. 16:20All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

16:21This greeting is by me, Paul, with my own hand. 16:22If any man doesn't love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Come, Lord! 16:23The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 16:24My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Notes:

[1] back to 12:2 or Gentiles

[2] back to 16:22 Greek: anathema.

[3] back to 16:22 Aramaic: Maranatha!