New Testament · 1 Corinthians

1 Corinthians 16

The Collection for the Saints

(2 Corinthians 9:1–15)

1Now concerning the collection for the holy ones^a, as I directed the ekklesias of Galatia, so do you also.^b 2According to one Sabbatons, each one of you is to put aside and save as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come.^c 3When I arrive, whomever you approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem; 4and if it is fitting for me to go also, they will go with me.

Paul’s Travel Plans

(Romans 15:23–33)

5But I will come to you after I go through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia; 6and perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I may go. 7For I do not wish to see you now just in passing; for I hope^d to remain with you for some time, if the Lord permits. 8But I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost; 9for a wide door for effective service has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

Timothy and Apollos

(Philippians 2:19–30)

10Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without cause to be afraid, for he is doing the Lord's work, as I also am. 11So let no one despise him; but send him on his way in peace^e, so that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers.

12Now concerning Apollos our brother, I encouraged him greatly to come to you with the brothers; and it was not at all his will^f to come now, but he will come when he has opportunity.

Concluding Exhortations

13Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 14Let all that you do be done in love^g.

15Now I urge you, brothers — you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to serving the holy ones — 16that you also be in subjection to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.

17I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part. 18For they have refreshed my spirit^h and yours; therefore acknowledge such men.

Signature and Final Greetings

(Colossians 4:15–18; 2 Thessalonians 3:16–18)

19The ekklesias of Asia greet you; Aquila and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord, with the ekklesia that is in their house.ⁱ

20All the brothers greet you; greet one another with a holy^j kiss.

21The greeting is in my own hand — Paul.

22If anyone does not love the Lord Yeshua Messiah, he is to be accursed^k; Maranatha.^l

23The grace^m of the Lord Yeshua Messiah be with you.

24My love be with you all in Messiah Yeshua. Amen.