Chapter 16

Now concerning the collection being made for the saints, as I have ordered the churches of Galatia, do you also.

On the first day of the week, let each one of you put aside at home and lay up whatever he has a mind to, so that the collections may not have to be made after I have come.

But when I am with you, whomever you may authorize by giving credentials, them I will send to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

And if it is important enough for me also to go, they shall go with me. St. Paul's Plans

But I shall come to you after passing through Macedonia (for I mean to pass through Macedonia);

but with you I shall perhaps remain or even winter, so that you may speed me wherever I may be going.

For I do not wish to see you just now in passing by, for I hope to stay some time with you, if the Lord permits.

But I shall stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost.

For a door has been opened to me, great and evident, and there are many adversaries.

Now if Timothy comes, see that he be with you without fear, for he works the work of the Lord just as I do.

Therefore, let no one despise him, but speed him on his way in peace that he may come to me, for I am awaiting him with the brethren.

With regard to our brother Apollos, I earnestly besought him to come to you with the brethren, and he was quite unwilling to come at present; but he will come when he has leisure. Final Directions and Greetings

Watch, stand fast in the faith, act like men, be strong.

Let all that you do be done in charity.

Now I beseech you, brethren---you know that the household of Stephanas and of Fortunatus are the first-fruits of Achaia, and have devoted themselves to the service of the saints---

to such as these do you also be subject, and to every helper and worker.

I rejoice at the presence of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because what was lacking on your part they have supplied;

for they have refreshed both my spirit and yours. To such as these, therefore, give recognition.

The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla with the church at their house greet you heartily in the Lord.

All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

I Paul greet you, with my own hand.

If any man does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be anathema. Maranatha.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

My love is with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.