Now concerning the collections which are made for the saints: just as I have arranged for the churches of Galatia, so should it also be done with you
On the first day of the week, the Sabbath, let each one of you take from himself, setting aside what will be well-pleasing to him, so that when I arrive, the collections will not have to be made then
And when I am present, whomever you shall approve through letters, these I shall send to bear your gifts to Jerusalem
And if it is fitting for me to go too, they shall go with me
Now I will visit you after I have passed through Macedonia. For I will pass through Macedonia
And perhaps I will stay with you, and even spend the winter, so that you may lead me on my way, whenever I depart
For I am not willing to see you now only in passing, since I hope that I may remain with you for some length of time, if the Lord permits
But I must remain at Ephesus, even until Pentecost
For a door, great and unavoidable, has opened to me, as well as many adversaries
Now if Timothy arrives, see to it that he may be among you without fear. For he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I also do
Therefore, let no one despise him. Instead, lead him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me. For I am awaiting him with the brothers
But concerning our brother, Apollo, I am letting you know that I pleaded with him greatly to go to you with the brothers, and clearly it was not his will to go at this time. But he will arrive when there is a space of time for him
Be vigilant. Stand with faith. Act manfully and be strengthened
Let all that is yours be immersed in charity
And I beg you, brothers: You know the house of Stephanus, and of Fortunatus, and of Achaicus, that they are the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saints
So you should be subject also to persons such as this, as well as to all who are cooperating and working with them
Now I rejoice in the presence of Stephanus and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because what was lacking in you, they have supplied
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore, recognize persons such as this
The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you greatly in the Lord, with the church of their household, where I also am a guest
All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss
This is a greeting from my own hand, Paul
If anyone does not love our Lord Jesus Christ, let him be anathema! Maran Atha
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all
My charity is with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen