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 is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made 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 is fitting for me to go also, they will go with me.

16:5  But I will come to you after I go through Macedonia, for I am going 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 there are many adversaries.

16:10  Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without cause to be afraid, for he is doing the Lord's work, as I also am.

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 it was not at all {his} desire to come now, but he will come when he has opportunity.

16:13  Be on the alert, 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, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to the saints),

16:16  that you also be in subjection 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 was lacking on your part.

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 is in their house.

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

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

16:22  If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be accursed. Maranatha.

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

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