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1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.
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Now concerning the collection for the saints: you should follow the directions I gave to the churches of Galatia.
2 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.
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On the first day of every week, each of you is to put aside and save whatever extra you earn, so that collections need not be taken when I come.
3 And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.
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And when I arrive, I will send any whom you approve with letters to take your gift to Jerusalem.
4 And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me.
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If it seems advisable that I should go also, they will accompany me.
5 Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.
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I will visit you after passing through Macedonia—for I intend to pass through Macedonia—
6 And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.
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and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way, wherever I go.
7 For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.
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I do not want to see you now just in passing, for 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 in Ephesus until Pentecost,
9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
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for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
10 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.
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If Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear among you, for he is doing 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 brethren.
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therefore let no one despise him. Send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me; for I am expecting him with the brothers.
12 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.
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Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but he was not at all willing to come now. He will come when he has the opportunity.
13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
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Keep alert, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong.
14 Let all your things be done with charity.
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Let all that you do be done in love.
15 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,)
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Now, brothers and sisters, you know that members of the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints;
16 That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.
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I urge you to put yourselves at the service of such people, and of everyone who works and toils with them.
17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
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I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for your absence;
18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
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for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. So give recognition to such persons.
19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
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The churches of Asia send greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church in their house, greet you warmly in the Lord.
20 All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.
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All the brothers and sisters send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21 The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.
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I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand.
22 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.
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Let anyone be accursed who has no love for the Lord. Our Lord, come!
23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. [The first epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi by Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus and Timotheus.]
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My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus.
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