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1 Now concerning the collections that are made for the saints: as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, so do ye also.
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Now concerning the collection for the saints: you should follow the directions I gave to the churches of Galatia.
2 On the first day of the week, let every one of you put apart with himself, laying up what it shall well please him: that when I come, the collections be not then to be made.
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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 shall be with you, whomsoever you shall approve by letters, them will I send to carry your grace to 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 also go, 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 to you, when I shall have passed through Macedonia. For I shall pass through Macedonia.
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I will visit you after passing through Macedonia—for I intend to pass through Macedonia—
6 And with you perhaps I shall abide, or even spend the winter: that you may bring me on my way whithersoever I shall 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: for I trust that I shall abide with you some time, 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 evident is opened unto me: and 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 Timothy come, see that he 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 ye him on his way in peace, that he may come to 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 And touching our brother Apollo, I give you to understand that I much entreated him to come unto you with the brethren: and indeed it was not his will at all to come at this time. But he will come when he shall have leisure.
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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: do manfully and be strengthened.
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Keep alert, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong.
14 Let all your things be done in charity.
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Let all that you do be done in love.
15 And I beseech you, brethren, you know the house of Stephanus, and of Fortunatus, and of Achaicus, that they are the firstfruits of Achaia, and have dedicated 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 you also be subject to such and to every one that worketh 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 And I rejoice in the presence of Stephanus and Fortunatus and Achaicus: because that which was wanting 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 both my spirit and yours. Know them, therefore, 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, with whom I also lodge.
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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 salute you. Salute one another with a 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 my own hand.
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I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand.
22 If any man love not our 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 charity be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus.
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