1 Now concerning the collection for the saints: just as I gave directions about
2 On the first
3 And whenever I arrive, whomever you approve by letters, I will send these to take your gift to Jerusalem.
4 And if it is worthwhile for me to go also, they will travel with me.
5 But I will come to you whenever I go through Macedonia (for I am going through Macedonia),
6 and perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I may go.
7 For I do not want to see you now in passing, for I hope to remain some time with you, if the Lord allows
8 But I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost,
9 for a great and effective door has opened for me, and
10 But if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without cause to fear, for he is carrying out the Lord’s work, as I also
11 Therefore do not let anyone disdain him, but send him
12 Now concerning Apollos our brother, I urged him many
13 Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act courageously, be strong.
14 All your
15 Now I urge you, brothers—you know about the household of Stephanas, that they are the first fruits of Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the ministry for the saints—
16 that you also be subject to such people, and to all those who work together and labor.
17 Now I rejoice over the arrival of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because these make up for your absence,
18 for they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore recognize such people.
19 The churches of
20 All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21 The greeting
22 If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be accursed. O Lord, come!
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus
24 My love