Now concerning ^athe collection for ^1bthe saints, as ^cI directed the churches of ^dGalatia, so you are to do as well. 2 On ^athe first day of every week, each of you is to ¹put aside and save as he may prosper, so that ^bno collections need to be made when I come. 3 When I arrive, ^awhomever you approve, I will send them with letters to take your gift to Jerusalem; 4 and if it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me.

5 But I ^awill come to you after I go through ^bMacedonia; for I ^cam going through Macedonia, 6 and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may ^asend me on my way wherever I go. 7 For I do not want to see you now ^ajust in passing; for I hope to remain with you for some time, ^bif the Lord permits. 8 But I will remain in ^aEphesus until ^bPentecost; 9 for a ^awide door ¹for effective service has opened to me, and ^bthere are many adversaries.

10 Now if ^aTimothy comes, see that he ¹has no reason to be afraid while among you, for he is doing ^bthe Lord’s work, as I also am. 11 ^aSo do not look down on him, anyone. But ^bsend him on his way ^cin peace, so that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers.

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

13 ^aBe on the alert, ^bstand firm in the faith, ^cact like men, ^dbe strong. 14 All that you do must be done ^ain love.

15 Now I urge you, brothers and sisters: you know the ^ahousehold of Stephanas, that ¹they are the ^bfirst fruits of ^cAchaia, and that they have devoted themselves to ^dministry to ^ethe ²saints; 16 I urge that ^ayou also be subject to such as these and to everyone who helps in the work and labors. 17 I rejoice over the ^1acoming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because they have ²supplied ^bwhat was lacking on your part. 18 For they ^ahave refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore ^backnowledge such men.

19 The churches of ^1aAsia greet you. ^bAquila and Prisca greet you heartily in the Lord, with ^cthe church that is in their house. 20 All the brothers and sisters greet you. ^aGreet one another with a holy kiss.

21 The greeting is in ^amy own hand—that of Paul. 22 If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be ^1aaccursed. ^2bMaranatha! 23 ^aThe grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Now concerning ^athe collection for ^bthe saints, as ^cI directed the churches of ^dGalatia, so do you also. 2 On ^athe first day of every week each one of you is to ¹set something aside, saving whatever he has prospered, so that ^bno collections be made when I come. 3 And when I arrive, ^awhomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem, 4 and if it is fitting for me to go also, they will go with me.

5 But I ^awill come to you after I go through ^bMacedonia, for I ^cam going through Macedonia; 6 and perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so that you may ^asend me on my way wherever I may go. 7 For I do not wish to see you now ^ajust in passing, for I hope to remain with you for some time, ^bif the Lord permits. 8 But I will remain in ^aEphesus until ^bPentecost, 9 for a ^awide and effective door has opened to me, and ^bthere are many adversaries.

10 Now if ^aTimothy comes, take care that he is with you without fear, for he is doing ^bthe Lord’s work, as I also am. 11 ^aSo let no one despise him. But ^bsend him on his way ^cin peace, so that he may come to me, for I expect him with the brothers.

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

13 ^aBe watchful, ^bstand firm in the faith, ^cact like men, ^dbe strong. 14 Let all that you do be done ^ain love.

15 Now I exhort you, brothers (you know the ^ahousehold of Stephanas, that ¹they were the ^bfirst fruits of ^cAchaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ^dservice to ^ethe saints), 16 that ^ayou also be in subjection to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors. 17 And I rejoice over the ^1acoming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have ²supplied ^bwhat was lacking on your part. 18 For they ^ahave refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore ^brecognize such men.

19 The churches of ^aAsia greet you. ^bAquila and Prisca greet you heartily in the Lord, with ^cthe church that is in their house. 20 All the brothers greet you. ^aGreet one another with a holy kiss.

21 The greeting is in ^amy own hand—¹Paul. 22 If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be ^1aaccursed. ^2bMaranatha. 23 ^aThe grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.