1 Corinthians 16

¹Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise.¶†⇄ (21 connections) ²On the first day of every week, let each one of you save as he may prosper, that no collections are made when I come.†⇄ (16 connections) ³When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.†⇄ (16 connections) ⁴If it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me.†⇄ (16 connections)

⁵I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia.† (2 connections) ⁶But with you it may be that I will stay with you, or even winter with you, that you may send me on my journey wherever I go.† (1 connection) ⁷For I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.† (2 connections) ⁸But I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost,† (1 connection) ⁹for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

¹⁰Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do. ¹¹Therefore let no one despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers.

¹²Now concerning Apollos the brother, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers, but it was not at all his desire to come now; but he will come when he has an opportunity.

¹³Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!¶†⇄ (8 connections) ¹⁴Let all that you do be done in love.

¹⁵Now I beg you, brothers—you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to serve the saints—¶⇄ (11 connections) ¹⁶that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.¶⇄ (11 connections) ¹⁷I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied. ¹⁸For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that.

¹⁹The assemblies of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord, together with the assembly that is in their house. ²⁰All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.†⇄ (10 connections)

²¹This greeting is by me, Paul, with my own hand. ²²If any man doesn’t love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be cursed. Come, Lord!¶†⇄ (25 connections) ²³The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.†⇄ (18 connections) ²⁴My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.