| 1 | Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise. |
| 2 | On the first day of the week, let each one of you save, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come. |
| 3 | When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem. |
| 4 | If it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me. |
| 5 | But I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia. |
| 6 | But with you it may be that I will stay, or even winter, that you may send me on my journey wherever I go. |
| 7 | For I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits. |
| 8 | But I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost, |
| 9 | for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. |
| 10 | Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do. |
| 11 | Therefore 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. |
| 12 | But 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. |
| 13 | Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be men! Be strong! |
| 14 | Let all that you do be done in love. |
| 15 | Now 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 | that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors. |
| 17 | I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied. |
| 18 | For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that. |
| 19 | The assemblies of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you much in the Lord, together with the assembly that is in their house. |
| 20 | All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. |
| 21 | This greeting is by me, Paul, with my own hand. |
| 22 | If any man doesn't love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Come, Lord! |
| 23 | The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. |
| 24 | My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen. |