1 Corinthians, 16

1. Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.

1. With regard to the collection in favor of the saints, follow the rules that I gave to the churches of Galatia.

2. Upon 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.

2. Every Sunday, let each of you put aside what you are able to spare, so that no collection need be made when I come.

3. And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by [your] letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.

3. Once I am with you, you will choose the persons whom I may accredit with letters to take your gifts to Jerusalem.

4. And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me.

4. And if it seems better for me to go, they will go with me.

5. Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.

5. I will visit you after passing through Macedonia, for I want to go only through Macedonia.

6. And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.

6. I would like to stay with you for a while, and perhaps I will spend the winter so that you may help me on my way wherever I go.

7. For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.

7. I do not want to see you now just in passing, for I really hope to stay with you, if the Lord permits.

8. But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

8. But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,

9. For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and [there are] many adversaries.

9. because I have a door wide open here, even though there are many opponents.

10. Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also [do].

10. When Timothy comes, make him feel at ease with you. Consider that, like me, he is working for the Lord.

11. Let 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.

11. Let no one look down on him. Help him continue his journey so that he may return to me without difficulties. I am expecting him with the brothers.

12. As 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.

12. With respect to our brother Apollos, I have strongly urged him to visit you with the brothers, but he did not want to go at all; he will visit you at his first opportunity.

13. Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

13. Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong.

14. Let all your things be done with charity.

14. Let love be in all.

15. I 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,)

15. Now, brothers and sisters, you know that in Achaia, there is none better than Stephanas and his family and that they have devoted themselves to the service of the holy ones.

16. That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with [us], and laboureth.

16. I urge you to be subject to such persons and to anyone who works and toils with them.

17. I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.

17. I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus who were able to represent you.

18. For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.

18. In fact, they appeased my spirit and yours. Appreciate persons like them.

19. The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

19. The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Prisca greet you in the Lord, as does the church that gathers in their house.

20. All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.

20. All the brothers and sisters greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

21. The salutation of [me] Paul with mine own hand.

21. The greeting is from me, Paul, in my own hand.

22. If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.

22. A curse on anyone who does not love the Lord! Maranatha! Come, Lord!

23. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you.

23. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

24. My love [be] with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. <[The first [epistle] to the Corinthians was written from Philippi by Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus and Timotheus.]>

24. My love to all in Christ Jesus.