16:1 With regard to the collection for the saints, please follow the directions that I gave to the churches of Galatia:
16:2 On the first day of the week, each of you should set aside some income and save it to the extent that God has blessed you, so that a collection will not have to be made when I come.
16:3 Then, when I arrive, I will send those whom you approve with letters of explanation to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
16:4 And if it seems advisable that I should go also, they will go with me.
16:5 But I will come to you after I have gone through Macedonia--for I will be going through Macedonia--
16:6 and perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so that you can send me on my journey, wherever I go.
16:7 For I do not want to see you now in passing, since I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord allows.
16:9 because a door of great opportunity stands wide open for me, but there are many opponents.
16:10 Now if Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear among you, for he is doing the Lord's work, as I am too.
16:11 So then, let no one treat him with contempt. But send him on his way in peace so that he may come to me. For I am expecting him with the brothers.
16:12 With regard to our brother Apollos: I strongly encouraged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was simply not his intention to come now. He will come when he has the opportunity.
16:13 Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, show courage, be strong.
16:15 Now, brothers and sisters, you know about the household of Stephanus, that as the first converts of Achaia, they devoted themselves to ministry for the saints. I urge you
16:16 also to submit to people like this, and to everyone who cooperates in the work and labors hard.
16:17 I was glad about the arrival of Stephanus, Fortunatus, and Achaicus because they have supplied the fellowship with you that I lacked.
16:18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this.
16:19 The churches in the province of Asia send greetings to you. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, with the church that meets in their house.
16:20 All the brothers and sisters send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
16:21 I, Paul, send this greeting with my own hand.
16:22 Let anyone who has no love for the Lord be accursed. Our Lord, come!
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