1Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to the churches of Galatia , so also do ye . 2Upon the first day of the week let each one of you lay by him in store , as he may prosper , that no collections be made when I come . 3And when I arrive , whomsoever ye shall approve , them will I send with letters to carry your bounty unto Jerusalem : 4and if it be meet for me to go also , they shall go with me .
Travel Plans and Personal Remarks
5But I will come unto you , when I shall have passed through Macedonia ; for I pass through Macedonia ; 6but with you it may be that I shall abide , or even winter , that ye may set me forward on my journey whithersoever I go . 7For I do not wish to see you now by the way ; for I hope to tarry a while with you , if the Lord permit . 8But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost ; 9for a great door and effectual is opened unto me , and there are many adversaries. 10Now if Timothy come , see that he be with you without fear ; for he worketh the work of the Lord , as I also do : 11let no man therefore despise him . But set him forward on his journey in peace , that he may come unto me : for I expect him with the brethren . 12But as touching Apollos the brother, I besought him much to come unto you with the brethren : and it was not at all his will to come now ; but he will come when he shall have opportunity .
Exhortation to Stand Firm
13Watch ye , stand fast in the faith , quit you like men , be strong . 14Let all that ye do be done in love. 15Now I beseech you , brethren ( ye know the house of Stephanas , that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to minister unto the saints), 16that ye also be in subjection unto such , and to every one that helpeth in the work and laboreth. 17And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they supplied. 18For they refreshed my spirit and yours : acknowledge ye therefore them that are such . 19The churches of Asia salute you . Aquila and Prisca salute you much in the Lord , with the church that is in their house . 20All the brethren salute you . Salute one another with a holy kiss . 21The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand . 22If any man loveth not the Lord , let him be anathema. Maranatha . 23The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you . 24My love be with you all in Christ Jesus . Amen.