1 Corinthians 16
Final Instructions and Greetings
1Now concerning the collection for the saints , as I have given order to the churches of Galatia , even so do ye . 2Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store , as God hath prospered him , that there be no gatherings when I come . 3And when I come , whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters , them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem . 4And if it be meet that I go also , they shall go with me . 5Now I will come unto you , when I shall pass through Macedonia : for I do pass through Macedonia . 6And it may be that I will abide , yea , and winter with you , that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go . 7For I will not see you now by the way ; but I trust 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 Timotheus come , see that he may be with you without fear : for he worketh the work of the Lord , as I also do . 11Let no man therefore despise him : but conduct him forth in peace , that he may come unto me : for I look for him with the brethren . 12As touching our brother Apollos , I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren : but his will was not at all to come at this time ; but he will come when he shall have convenient time . 13Watch ye , stand fast in the faith , quit you like men , be strong . 14Let all your things be done with charity . 15I beseech you , brethren , (ye know the house of Stephanas , that it is the firstfruits of Achaia , and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints ,) 16That ye submit yourselves unto such , and to every one that helpeth with us , and laboureth . 17I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus : for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied . 18For they have refreshed my spirit and yours : therefore acknowledge ye them that are such . 19The churches of Asia salute you . Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord , with the church that is in their house . 20All the brethren greet you . Greet ye one another with an holy kiss . 21The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand . 22If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ , let him be Anathema Maranatha . 23The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you .