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1 Corinthians 16

Berean Standard Bible · Westminster Leningrad Codex

16:1
Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:
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16:2
On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.
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Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
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And if it is advisable for me to go also, they can travel with me.
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After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.
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Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.
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For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.
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But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost (note: That is, Shavuot, the late spring feast of pilgrimage to Jerusalem; it is also known as the Feast of Harvest (see Exodus 23:16) or the Feast of Weeks (see Exodus 34:22).),
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because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.
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If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.
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No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.
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Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was not at all inclined to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.
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Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
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Do everything in love.
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You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,
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to submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.
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I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
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For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.
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The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca (note: Prisca is a variant of Priscilla; see Acts 18:2.) greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.
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All the brothers here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
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This greeting is in my own hand—Paul.
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If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be under a curse. Come, O Lord (note: Greek Marana Tha! from a transliteration of the Aramaic, an exclamation of approaching divine judgment)!
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The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
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My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen (note: SBL, WH, and NA do not include Amen.).
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