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		1 Cor 16:1 Now concerning the money collected for [the relief of] the saints [in Jerusalem], you are to do the same as I directed the churches of Galatia to do.
		1 Cor 16:2 On the first day of every week each one of you is to put something aside, in proportion to his prosperity, and save it so that no collections [will need to] be made when I come.
		1 Cor 16:3 When I arrive, I will send whomever you approve with letters [of authorization] to take your gift [of charity and love] to Jerusalem;
		1 Cor 16:4 and if it is fitting for me to go too, they will accompany me.
		1 Cor 16:5 ¶ I will visit you after I go through Macedonia, for I am only passing through Macedonia;
		1 Cor 16:6 but it may be that I will stay with you [for a while], or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way to wherever I may go afterward.
		1 Cor 16:7 For I do not wish to see you right now just in passing, but I hope to remain with you for some time [later on], if the Lord permits.
		1 Cor 16:8 But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,
		1 Cor 16:9 because a wide door for effective service has opened to me [in Ephesus, a very promising opportunity], and there are many adversaries. [Acts 19:23-41]
		1 Cor 16:10 ¶ If Timothy comes, see to it that [you put him at ease, so that] he has nothing to fear in regard to you, for he is [devotedly] doing the Lord's work, just as I am.
		1 Cor 16:11 So allow no one to treat him with disdain [as if he were inconsequential]. But send him off [cordially, and speed him on his way] in peace, so that he may come to me, for I am expecting him [to come along] with the other brothers.
		1 Cor 16:12 ¶ As for our brother Apollos, I have strongly encouraged him to visit you with the other brothers. It was not at all his desire to come now, but he will come when he has the opportunity.
		1 Cor 16:13 ¶ Be on guard; stand firm in your faith [in God, respecting His precepts and keeping your doctrine sound]. Act like [mature] men and be courageous; be strong. [Ps 31:24]
		1 Cor 16:14 Let everything you do be done in love [motivated and inspired by God's love for us].
		1 Cor 16:15 ¶ Brothers and sisters, you know that those of the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to God's people--now I urge you
		1 Cor 16:16 to be subject to such leaders [treating them with courtesy and respect], and to everyone who helps in the work and labors [for the benefit of yourselves and the church].
		1 Cor 16:17 I rejoice because Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus have arrived, for they have made up for your absence.
		1 Cor 16:18 They have refreshed my spirit as well as yours. So fully acknowledge such men and deeply appreciate them.
		1 Cor 16:19 ¶ The churches of Asia send you their greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church [that meets] in their house, send you their warm greetings in the Lord.
		1 Cor 16:20 All the believers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
		1 Cor 16:21 ¶ This greeting is in my own hand--Paul.
		1 Cor 16:22 If anyone does not love the Lord [does not obey and respect and believe in Jesus Christ and His message], he is to be accursed. Maranatha (O our Lord, come)!
		1 Cor 16:23 The grace of our Lord Jesus [His unmerited favor, His spiritual blessing, His profound mercy] be with you.
		1 Cor 16:24 My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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