1Corinthians 16

1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, you should follow the directions I gave to the churches in Galatia.ISV — 1Corinthians 16:1

2 After the Sabbath ends, ^{a16:2 Or On the first day of the week} each of you should set aside and save something from your surplus in proportion to what you have, so that no collections will have to be made when I arrive.ISV — 1Corinthians 16:2

3 When I arrive, I will send letters along with the men you approve to take your gift to Jerusalem.ISV — 1Corinthians 16:3

4 If it is worthwhile for me to go, too, they can go with me.ISV — 1Corinthians 16:4

5 I will visit you when I go through Macedonia—for I intend to go through Macedonia—ISV — 1Corinthians 16:5

6 and will probably stay with you for a while ^{b16:6 The Gk. lacks for a while} or even spend the winter with you. ^{c16:6 The Gk. lacks with you} Then you can send me on my way, wherever I decide to go.ISV — 1Corinthians 16:6

7 I do not want to visit with you now just in passing, because I hope to spend a longer time with you if the Lord permits.ISV — 1Corinthians 16:7

8 However, I’ll stay on in Ephesus until Pentecost,ISV — 1Corinthians 16:8

9 because a door has opened wide for me to do effective work, although many people are opposing me.ISV — 1Corinthians 16:9

10 If Timothy comes, see to it that he does not have anything to be afraid of while he is with you, for he is doing the Lord’s work as I am.ISV — 1Corinthians 16:10

11 Therefore, no one should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he may come to me, because I am expecting him along with the brothers.ISV — 1Corinthians 16:11

12 Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other ^{d16:12 The Gk. lacks other} brothers, but he was not inclined to do so just now. However, he will visit you ^{e16:12 The Gk. lacks you} when the time is right.ISV — 1Corinthians 16:12

13 Remain alert. Keep standing firm in your faith. Keep on being courageous and strong.ISV — 1Corinthians 16:13

14 Everything you do should be done lovingly.ISV — 1Corinthians 16:14

15 Now I urge you, brothers—for you know that the members of the family of Stephanas were the first converts ^{f16:15 Lit. the first fruits} in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to serving the saints—ISV — 1Corinthians 16:15

16 to submit yourselves to people like these and to anyone else who shares their labor and hard work.ISV — 1Corinthians 16:16

17 I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus came here, because what was lacking they have supplied through you.ISV — 1Corinthians 16:17

18 They refreshed my spirit—and yours, too. Therefore, appreciate men like that.ISV — 1Corinthians 16:18

19 The churches in Asia greet you. Aquila and Prisca ^{g16:19 i.e. Priscilla} and the church in their house greet you warmly in union with the Lord.ISV — 1Corinthians 16:19

20 All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. ^{h16:20 People customarily greeted their friends with a kiss.}ISV — 1Corinthians 16:20

21 I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand.ISV — 1Corinthians 16:21

22 If anyone doesn’t love the Lord, let him be condemned! May our Lord come! ^{i16:22 Lit. Marana tha}ISV — 1Corinthians 16:22

23 May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with you!ISV — 1Corinthians 16:23

24 May my love remain ^{j16:24 Or My love is} with all of you in union with the Messiah ^{k16:24 Or Christ} Jesus. ^{l16:24 Other mss. read Jesus. Amen}ISV — 1Corinthians 16:24