16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. 16:2 On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come. 16:3 And when I arrive, I will send those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem. 16:4 If it seems advisable that I should go also, they will accompany me. 16:5 I will visit you after passing through Macedonia, for I intend to pass through Macedonia, 16:6 and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may help me on my journey, wherever I go. 16:7 For I do not want to see you now just in passing. I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. 16:8 But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost, 16:9 for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. 16:10 When Timothy comes, see that you put him at ease among you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I am. 16:11 So let no one despise him. Help him on his way in peace, that he may return to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers. 16:12 Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was not at all his will to come now. He will come when he has opportunity. 16:13 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 16:14 Let all that you do be done in love. 16:15 Now I urge you, brothers--you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints-- 16:16 be subject to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer. 16:17 I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for your absence, 16:18 for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such men. 16:19 The churches of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord. 16:20 All the brothers send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss. 16:21 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. 16:22 If anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come! 16:23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. 16:24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.