Jubilee Bible 2000 JUB
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1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the <em>congregations</em> {Gr. ekklesia – called out ones} of Galatia, do ye likewise.
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Now about the collection for the Lord’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do.
2 Each first sabbath let each one of you set aside in store, as <em>God</em> has prospered him, that there be no collections when I come.
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On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.
3 And when I come, whomever ye shall approve by <em>your</em> letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.
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Then, when I arrive, I will give letters of introduction to the men you approve and send them with your gift to Jerusalem.
4 And if it is appropriate that I go also, they shall go with me.
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If it seems advisable for me to go also, they will accompany me.
5 Now I will come unto you, when I have passed through Macedonia, for I must pass through Macedonia.
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After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you—for I will be going through Macedonia.
6 And it may be that I will abide and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey wherever I go.
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Perhaps I will stay with you for a while, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.
7 For I desire not to see you now in passing, but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permits.
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For I do not want to see you now and make only a passing visit; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.
8 But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.
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But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost,
9 For a great and effectual door is opened unto me, and <em>there are</em> many adversaries.
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because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.
10 Now if Timothy comes, see that he may stay with you securely, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also <em>do</em>.
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When Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carrying on the work of the Lord, just as I am.
11 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 brothers.
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No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he may return to me. I am expecting him along with the brothers.
12 As touching <em>our</em> brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with <em>some of</em> the brothers, but his will was not at all to come at this time, but he will come when he shall have opportunity.
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Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was quite unwilling to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.
13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.
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Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
14 Let all your things be done with charity.
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Do everything in love.
15 I beseech you, brethren (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia and <em>that</em> they have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saints),
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You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the Lord’s people. I urge you, brothers and sisters,
16 that ye submit yourselves unto such and to each one that helps and labours.
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to submit to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it.
17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, for they have filled your absence.
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I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours; therefore, acknowledge ye those that are such.
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For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.
19 The <em>congregations</em> {Gr. ekklesia – called out ones} of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the <em>congregation</em> {Gr. ekklesia – called out ones} that is in their house.
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The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.
20 All the brothers greet you. Greet ye one another with a holy kiss.
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All the brothers and sisters here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21 The salutation of <em>me</em>, Paul, <em>is</em> with my own hand.
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I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.
22 If any man does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be anathema. Our Lord has come.
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If anyone does not love the Lord, let that person be cursed! Come, Lord !
23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ <em>be</em> with you.
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The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
24 My charity in Christ Jesus be with you all. Amen.
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My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
The Jubilee Bible (from the Scriptures of the Reformation), edited by Russell M. Stendal, Copyright © 2000, 2001, 2010
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