161 Corinthians 16

A Collection for God's People

1When you collect money for God's people, I want you to do exactly what I told the churches in Galatia to do.Select 1 Corinthians 16:1

2That is, each Sunday each of you must put aside part of what you have earned. If you do this, you won't have to take up a collection when I come.Select 1 Corinthians 16:2

3Choose some followers to take the money to Jerusalem. I will send them on with the money and with letters which show that you approve of them.Select 1 Corinthians 16:3

4If you think I should go along, they can go with me.Select 1 Corinthians 16:4

Paul's Travel Plans

5After I have gone through Macedonia, I hope to see youSelect 1 Corinthians 16:5

6and visit with you for a while. I may even stay all winter, so that you can help me on my way to wherever I will be going next.Select 1 Corinthians 16:6

7If the Lord lets me, I would rather come later for a longer visit than to stop off now for only a short visit.Select 1 Corinthians 16:7

8I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,Select 1 Corinthians 16:8

9because there is a wonderful opportunity for me to do some work here. But there are also many people who are against me.Select 1 Corinthians 16:9

10When Timothy arrives, give him a friendly welcome. He is doing the Lord's work, just as I am.Select 1 Corinthians 16:10

11Don't let anyone mistreat him. I am looking for him to return to me together with the other followers. So when he leaves, send him off with your blessings.Select 1 Corinthians 16:11

12I have tried hard to get our friend Apollos to visit you with the other followers. He doesn't want to come just now, but he will come when he can.Select 1 Corinthians 16:12

Personal Concerns and Greetings

13Keep alert. Be firm in your faith. Stay brave and strong.Select 1 Corinthians 16:13

14Show love in everything you do.Select 1 Corinthians 16:14

15You know that Stephanas and his family were the first in Achaia to have faith in the Lord. They have done all they can for God's people. My friends, I ask youSelect 1 Corinthians 16:15

16to obey leaders like them and to do the same for all others who work hard with you.Select 1 Corinthians 16:16

17I was glad to see Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus. Having them here was like having you.Select 1 Corinthians 16:17

18They made me feel much better, just as they made you feel better. You should appreciate people like them.Select 1 Corinthians 16:18

19Greetings from the churches in Asia. Aquila and Priscilla, together with the church that meets in their house, send greetings in the name of the Lord.Select 1 Corinthians 16:19

20All the Lord's followers send their greetings. Give each other a warm greeting.Select 1 Corinthians 16:20

21I am signing this letter myself: PAUL.Select 1 Corinthians 16:21

22I pray that God will put a curse on everyone who doesn't love the Lord. And may the Lord come soon.Select 1 Corinthians 16:22

23I pray the Lord Jesus will be kind to you.Select 1 Corinthians 16:23

24I love everyone who belongs to Christ Jesus.Select 1 Corinthians 16:24