1 Corinthians 16 — ULB
16Verse 1Now concerning the collection for the believers, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you are to do.Verse 2On the first day of the week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up as you are able. Do this so that there will be no collections when I come.Verse 3When I arrive, whomever you approve, I will send with letters to deliver your offering to Jerusalem.Verse 4If it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me.Verse 5But I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia. For I will pass through Macedonia.Verse 6Perhaps I may stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may help me on my journey, wherever I go.Verse 7For I do not wish to see you now for only a passing visit. For I am looking forward to spending more time with you, if the Lord permits.Verse 8But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,Verse 9for a wide door has opened for me, and there are many adversaries.Verse 10Now when Timothy comes, see that he is with you unafraid, for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I am doing.Verse 11Let no one despise him. Help him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me. For I am expecting him to come along with the brothers.Verse 12Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly encouraged him to visit you with the brothers. But it was not at all his will that he come now. However, he will come when the time is right.Verse 13Be watchful, stand fast in the faith, act like men, be strong.Verse 14Let all that you do be done in love.Verse 15You know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have set themselves to the service of the believers. Now I urge you, brothers,Verse 16to be in submission to such people and to everyone who helps in the work and labors with us.Verse 17I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus. They have made up for your absence.Verse 18For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this.Verse 19The churches of Asia send greetings to you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you in the Lord, with the church that is in their home.Verse 20All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.Verse 21I, Paul, write this with my own hand.Verse 22If anyone does not love the Lord, may he be accursed. Our Lord, come!Verse 23The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.Verse 24My love be with you all in Christ Jesus.+