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1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.
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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.
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3 And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.
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4 And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me.
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5 Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.
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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.
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7 For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.
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8 But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.
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9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
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14 Let all your things be done with charity.
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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,)
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16 That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.
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17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
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18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
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19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
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20 All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.
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21 The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.
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22 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.
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23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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- 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also.
- 2 On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come.
- 3 When I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem;
- 4 and if it is fitting for me to go also, they will go with me.
- 5 But I will come to you after I go through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia;
- 6 and perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I may go.
- 7 For I do not wish to see you now just in passing; for I hope to remain with you for some time, if the Lord permits.
- 8 But I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost;
- 9 for a wide door for effective service has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
- 10 Now 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.
- 11 So let no one despise him. But send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brethren.
- 12 But concerning Apollos our brother, I encouraged him greatly to come to you with the brethren; and it was not at all his desire to come now, but he will come when he has opportunity.
- 13 Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
- 14 Let all that you do be done in love.
- 15 Now I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to the saints),
- 16 that you also be in subjection to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.
- 17 I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part.
- 18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.
- 19 The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Prisca greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
- 20 All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
- 21 The greeting is in my own hand—Paul.
- 22 If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be accursed. Maranatha.
- 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
- 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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