Chapter 16

  Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise.  

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  On the first day of the week, let each one of you save, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.  

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  When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.  

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  If it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me.  

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  But I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia.  

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  But with you it may be that I will stay, or even winter, that you may send me on my journey wherever I go.  

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  For I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.  

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  But I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost,  

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  for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.  

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  Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.  

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  Therefore let no one despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers.  

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  But concerning Apollos, the brother, I begged him much to come to you with the brothers; and it was not all his desire to come now; but he will come when he has an opportunity.  

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  Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be men! Be strong!  

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  Let all that you do be done in love.  

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  Now I beg you, brothers (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to minister to the saints),  

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  that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.  

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  I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied.  

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  For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that.  

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  The assemblies of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you much in the Lord, together with the assembly that is in their house.  

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

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  This greeting is by me, Paul, with my own hand.  

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  If any man doesn't love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Come, Lord!  

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  The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.  

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  My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.  

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