Good News Translation GNT
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1 Now, concerning what you wrote about the money to be raised to help God's people in Judea. You must do what I told the churches in Galatia to do.
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Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise.
2 Every Sunday each of you must put aside some money, in proportion to what you have earned, and save it up, so that there will be no need to collect money when I come.
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On the first day of the week, let each one of you save, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.
3 After I come, I shall give letters of introduction to those you have approved, and send them to take your gift to Jerusalem.
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When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.
4 If it seems worthwhile for me to go, then they can go along with me.
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If it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me.
5 I shall come to you after I have gone through Macedonia - for I have to go through Macedonia.
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But I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia.
6 I shall probably spend some time with you, perhaps the whole winter, and then you can help me to continue my trip, wherever it is I shall go next.
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But with you it may be that I will stay, or even winter, that you may send me on my journey wherever I go.
7 I want to see you more than just briefly in passing; I hope to spend quite a long time with you, if the Lord allows.
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For I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.
8 I will stay here in Ephesus until the day of Pentecost.
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But I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost,
9 There is a real opportunity here for great and worthwhile work, even though there are many opponents.
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for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
10 If Timothy comes your way, be sure to make him feel welcome among you, because he is working for the Lord, just as I am.
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Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.
11 No one should look down on him, but you must help him continue his trip in peace, so that he will come back to me; for I am expecting him back with the believers.
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Therefore let no one despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers.
12 Now, about brother Apollos. I have often encouraged him to visit you with the other believers, but he is not completely convinced that he should go at this time. When he gets the chance, however, he will go.
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But concerning Apollos, the brother, I begged him much to come to you with the brothers; and it was not all his desire to come now; but he will come when he has an opportunity.
13 Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be brave, be strong.
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Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be men! Be strong!
14 Do all your work in love.
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Let all that you do be done in love.
15 You know about Stephanas and his family; they are the first Christian converts in Achaia and have given themselves to the service of God's people. I beg you, my friends,
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Now I beg you, brothers (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to minister to the saints),
16 to follow the leadership of such people as these, and of anyone else who works and serves with them.
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that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.
17 I am happy about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; they have made up for your absence
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I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied.
18 and have cheered me up, just as they cheered you up. Such men as these deserve notice.
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For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that.
19 The churches in the province of Asia send you their greetings; Aquila and Priscilla and the church that meets in their house send warm Christian greetings.
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The assemblies of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you much in the Lord, together with the assembly that is in their house.
20 All the believers here send greetings. Greet one another with the kiss of peace.
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All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21 With my own hand I write this: [Greetings from Paul.]
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This greeting is by me, Paul, with my own hand.
22 Whoever does not love the Lord - a curse on him! [Marana tha] - Our Lord, come!
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If any man doesn't love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Come, Lord!
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
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The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus.
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My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.
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