“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. <<[The first [epistle] to the Corinthians was written from
Philippi by Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus and Timotheus.]>>” (1
Corinthians 16:1-24 AV)
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