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.24My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
1Now I want to deal with the offering of money for the Lord’s people. Do what I told the churches in Galatia to do.2On the first day of every week, each of you should put some money away. The amount should be in keeping with how much money you make. Save the money so that you won’t have to take up an offering when I come.3When I arrive, I will send some people with your gift to Jerusalem. They will be people you consider to be good. And I will give them letters that explain who they are.4If it seems good for me to go also, they will go with me.
What Paul asks for himself
5After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you. I will only be passing through Macedonia.6But I might stay with you for a while. I might even spend the winter. Then you can help me on my journey everywhere I go.7I don’t want to see you now while I am just passing through. Instead, I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord allows it.8But I will stay at Ephesus until the day of Pentecost.9A door has opened wide for me to do some good work here. There are many people who oppose me.10Timothy will visit you. Make sure he has nothing to worry about while he is with you. He is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.11No one should treat him badly. Send him safely on his way so he can return to me. I’m expecting him to come back along with the others.12I want to say something about our brother Apollos. I tried my best to get him to go to you with the others. But he didn’t want to go right now. He will go when he can.13Be on your guard. Remain strong in the faith. Be brave.14Be loving in everything you do.15You know that the first believers in Achaia were from the family of Stephanas. They have spent all their time serving the Lord’s people. Brothers and sisters, I am asking you16to follow the lead of people like them. Follow everyone who joins in the task and works hard at it.17I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus arrived. They have supplied me with what you couldn’t give me.18They renewed my spirit, and yours also. People like them are worthy of honour.
Final greetings
19The churches in Asia Minor send you greetings. Aquila and Priscilla greet you warmly because of the Lord’s love. So does the church that meets in their house.20All the brothers and sisters here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.21I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand.22If anyone does not love the Lord, let a curse be on that person! Come, Lord!23May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.24I give my love to all of you who belong to Christ Jesus. Amen.