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| 16 | 1 Corinthians |
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Now concerning the contribution for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. | The Contribution for the Saints 1Cor.16.1-4 |
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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 contributions need not be made when I come. | |
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And when I arrive, I will send those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem. | |
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If it seems advisable that I should go also, they will accompany me. | |
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I will visit you after passing through Macedonia, for I intend to pass through Macedonia, | Plans for Travel 1Cor.16.5-12 |
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and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may speed me on my journey, wherever I go. | |
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For I do not want to see you now just in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. | |
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But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost, | |
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for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. | |
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When Timothy comes, see that you put him at ease among you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I am. | |
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So let no one despise him. Speed him on his way in peace, that he may return to me; for I am expecting him with the brethren. | |
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As for our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brethren, but it was not at all his will to come now. He will come when he has opportunity. | |
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Be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. | Final Request and Greetings 1Cor.16.13-24 |
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Let all that you do be done in love. | |
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Now, brethren, you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints; | |
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I urge you to be subject to such men and to every fellow worker and labourer. | |
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I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for your absence; | |
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for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such men. | |
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The churches of Asia send greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord. | |
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All the brethren send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss. | |
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I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. | |
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If anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come! | |
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The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. | |
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My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. | |
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