16:1   Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also.

16:2   On the first day of every week each one of you should put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections should take place when I come.

16:3  When I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem;

16:4   and if it fits me to go also, they will go with me.

16:5   But I will come to you after I go through Macedonia, for I will travel through Macedonia;

16:6   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.

16:7   For I do not wish to see you now just in passing; for I hope to remain with you for some time, if the Lord permits.

16:8   But I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost;

16:9   for a wide door for effective service has opened to me, and many adversaries have appeared.

16:10   Now if Timothy comes, see that he dwells with you without cause to have fear, for he does the Lord's work, as I also do.

16:11   So let no one despise him But send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brethren.

16:12   But concerning Apollos our brother, I encouraged him greatly to come to you with the brethren; and he did not desire to come now, but he will come when he has opportunity.

16:13   Stay on alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, remain strong.

16:14   Let all that you do take place in love.

16:15   Now I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they counted themselves the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to the saints),

16:16   that you also subject yourselves to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.

16:17   I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have supplied what you lacked.

16:18   For they have refreshed my spirit and yours Therefore acknowledge such men.

16:19   The churches of Asia greet you Aquila and Prisca greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that meets in their house.

16:20   All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

16:21   The greeting I write in my own hand--Paul.

16:22   If anyone does not love the Lord, he should receive a curse Maranatha.

16:23   The grace of the Lord Jesus go with you.

16:24   24My love go with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.