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Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye
(16:1)
Upon the first [day] of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as [God] hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come
(16:2)
And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by [your] letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem
(16:3)
And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me
(16:4)
Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia
(16:5)
And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go
(16:6)
For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit
(16:7)
But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost
(16:8)
For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and [there are] many adversaries
(16:9)
Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also [do]
(16:10)
Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren
(16:11)
As touching [our] brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time
(16:12)
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong
(16:13)
Let all your things be done with charity
(16:14)
I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and [that] they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints, )
(16:15)
That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with [us], and laboureth
(16:16)
I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied
(16:17)
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such
(16:18)
The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house
(16:19)
All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss
(16:20)
The salutation of [me] Paul with mine own hand
(16:21)
If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha
(16:22)
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you
(16:23)
My love [be] with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen
(16:24)
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