# 1 Corinthians 16 
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1. Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do.
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2. On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come.
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3. And when I arrive, I will send those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
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4. If it seems advisable that I should go also, they will accompany me. 
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5. I will visit you after passing through Macedonia, for I intend to pass through Macedonia,
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6. and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may help me on my journey, wherever I go.
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7. For I do not want to see you now just in passing. I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.
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8. But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,
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9. for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. 
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10. When Timothy comes, see that you put him at ease among you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I am.
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11. So let no one despise him. Help him on his way in peace, that he may return to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers. 
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12. Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was not at all his will to come now. He will come when he has opportunity. 
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13. Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
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14. Let all that you do be done in love. 
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15. Now I urge you, brothers—you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints—<a id="16" name="16"></a>
16. be subject to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.
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17. I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for your absence,
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18. for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such people. 
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19. The churches of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord.
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20. All the brothers send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss. 
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21. I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand.
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22. If anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come!
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23. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
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24. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. 

(ESV)