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Instructions and Greetings

¹ Now concerning ^(C1)the collection for ^(F1)(C2)the saints, as ^(C3)I directed the churches of ^(C4)Galatia, so you are to do as well.² On ^(C1)the first day of every week, each of you is to ^(F1)put aside and save as he may prosper, so that ^(C2)no collections need to be made when I come.³ When I arrive, ^(C1)whomever 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 ^(C1)will come to you after I go through ^(C2)Macedonia; for I ^(C3)am going through Macedonia,⁶ and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may ^(C1)send me on my way wherever I go.⁷ For I do not want to see you now ^(C1)just in passing; for I hope to remain with you for some time, ^(C2)if the Lord permits.⁸ But I will remain in ^(C1)Ephesus until ^(C2)Pentecost;⁹ for a ^(C1)wide door ^(F1)for effective service has opened to me, and ^(C2)there are many adversaries.

¹⁰ Now if ^(C1)Timothy comes, see that he ^(F1)has no reason to be afraid while among you, for he is doing ^(C2)the Lord's work, as I also am.^11 (C1)So do not look down on him, anyone. But ^(C2)send him on his way ^(C3)in peace, so that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers.

¹² Now concerning our brother ^(C1)Apollos, 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 (C1)Be on the alert, ^(C2)stand firm in the faith, ^(C3)act like men, ^(C4)be strong.¹⁴ All that you do must be done ^(C1)in love.

¹⁵ Now I urge you, brothers and sisters: you know the ^(C1)household of Stephanas, that ^(F1)they are the ^(C2)first fruits of ^(C3)Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to ^(C4)ministry to ^(C5)the ^(F2)saints;¹⁶ I urge that ^(C1)you also be subject to such as these and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.¹⁷ I rejoice over the ^(F1)(C1)coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because they have ^(F2)supplied ^(C2)what was lacking on your part.¹⁸ For they ^(C1)have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore ^(C2)acknowledge such men.

¹⁹ The churches of ^(F1)(C1)Asia greet you. ^(C2)Aquila and Prisca greet you heartily in the Lord, with ^(C3)the church that is in their house.²⁰ All the brothers and sisters greet you. ^(C1)Greet one another with a holy kiss.

²¹ The greeting is in ^(C1)my own hand—that of Paul.²² If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be ^(F1)(C1)accursed. ^(F2)(C2)Maranatha!^23 (C1)The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.²⁴ My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.