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¹ Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also:² On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come.³ And when I come, whomever you approve by your letters I will send to bear your gift to Jerusalem.⁴ But if it is fitting that I go also, they will go with me.

⁵ [xr] Now I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia).⁶ And it may be that I will remain, or even spend the winter with you, that you may send me on my journey, wherever I go.⁷ For I do not wish to see you now on the way; but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits. ⁸ But I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost.⁹ For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

¹⁰ And if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.¹¹ Therefore let no one despise him. But send him on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brethren. ¹² Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brethren, but he was quite unwilling to come at this time; however, he will come when he has a convenient time.

¹³ Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.¹⁴ Let all that you do be done with love. ¹⁵ I urge you, brethren--you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints--¹⁶ that you also submit to such, and to everyone who works and labors with us. ¹⁷ I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for what was lacking on your part they supplied.¹⁸ For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.

¹⁹ The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.²⁰ All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. ²¹ The salutation with my own hand--Paul's. ²² If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. [fn] O Lord, come! [fn] ²³ The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.²⁴ My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.