1 ¶ Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the congregations of Galatia, do ye likewise.

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the assemblies of Galatia, so do ye do also.

2 E ach first sabbath let each one of you set aside in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no collections when I come.

On first of week let each of you put by at home, laying up whatever he may have prospered, that there may be no collections when I come.

3 A nd when I come, whomever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.

And when I am arrived, whomsoever ye shall approve, these I will send with letters to carry your bounty to Jerusalem:

4 A nd if it is appropriate that I go also, they shall go with me.

and if it be suitable that I also should go, they shall go with me.

5 ¶ Now I will come unto you, when I have passed through Macedonia, for I must pass through Macedonia.

But I will come to you when I shall have gone through Macedonia; for I do go through Macedonia.

6 A nd it may be that I will abide and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey wherever I go.

But perhaps I will stay with you, or even winter with you, that ye may set me forward wheresoever I may go.

7 F or I desire not to see you now in passing, but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permits.

For I will not see you now in passing, for I hope to remain a certain time with you, if the Lord permit.

8 B ut I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

But I remain in Ephesus until Pentecost.

9 F or a great and effectual door is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

For a great door is opened to me and an effectual, and adversaries many.

10 ¶ Now if Timothy comes, see that he may stay with you securely, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.

Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear; for he works the work of the Lord, even as I.

11 L et no man therefore, despise, him, but conduct him forth in peace that he may come unto me, for I look for him with the brothers.

Let not therefore any one despise him; but set him forward in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brethren.

12 A s touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with some of the brothers, but his will was not at all to come at this time, but he will come when he shall have opportunity.

Now concerning the brother Apollos, I begged him much that he would go to you with the brethren; but it was not at all will to go now; but he will come when he shall have good opportunity.

13 ¶ Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.

Be vigilant; stand fast in the faith; quit yourselves like men; be strong.

14 L et all your things be done with charity.

Let all things ye do be done in love.

15 I beseech you, brethren (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia and that they have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saints),

But I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruits of Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the saints for service,)

16 t hat ye submit yourselves unto such and to each one that helps and labours.

that ye should also be subject to such, and to every one joined in the work and labouring.

17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, for they have filled your absence.

But I rejoice in the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus; because they have supplied what was lacking on your part.

18 F or they have refreshed my spirit and yours; therefore, acknowledge ye those that are such.

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: own therefore such.

19 ¶ The congregations of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the congregation that is in their house.

The assemblies of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla, with the assembly in their house, salute you much in Lord.

20 A ll the brothers greet you. Greet ye one another with a holy kiss.

All the brethren salute you. Salute one another with a holy kiss.

21 T he salutation of me, Paul, is with my own hand.

The salutation of Paul with my own hand.

22 I f any man does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be anathema. Our Lord has come.

If any one love not the Lord let him be Anathema Maranatha.

23 T he grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ with you.

24 M y charity in Christ Jesus be with you all. Amen.

My love with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.