1 Now concerning the collection for the saints , as I have given order to the churches of Galatia , even so do ye.
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 .
3 And when I come , whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters , them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem .
4 And if it be meet that I go also , they shall go with me.
5 Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia : for I do pass 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.
7 For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit .
8 But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost .
9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries .
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.
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 .
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 .
13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith , quit you like men, be strong .
14 Let all your things be done with charity .
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 ,)
16 That ye submit yourselves unto such , and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth .
17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus : for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied .
18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours : therefore acknowledge ye them that are such .
19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord , with the church that is in their house .
20 All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss .
21 The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand .
22 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ , let him be Anathema Maranatha .
23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus . Amen .