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1 Corinthians 16
Revised Geneva Translation
1 Corinthians 16
Revised Geneva Translation
16 Concerning the gathering of the Saints: as I have ordained in the Churches of Galatia, so you do also.
2 Every first of the week, let every one of you lay up for himself as God has prospered him, so that then there will be no gatherings when I come.
3 And when I come, whomever you shall approve by letters, they will I send to carry your kindness to Jerusalem.
4 And if it be suitable that I go also, they shall go with me.
5 Now I will come to you after I have gone through Macedonia (for I will pass through Macedonia.)
6 And it may be that I will stay (yea, or winter) with you, that you may send me on my way, wherever I go.
7 For I will not see you now in my passage. But I am expecting to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.
8 And I will wait at Ephesus until Pentecost.
9 For a great and effective door has opened to me. And there are many adversaries.
10 Now, if Timothy comes, see that he is without fear with you. For he works the work of the Lord, even as I do.
11 Therefore, let no one despise him. But send him forth in peace, that he may come to me. For I looked for him with the brothers.
12 Concerning our brother, Apollos, I greatly desired him to come to you with the brothers. But his mind was not at all to come at this time. But he will come when he shall have convenient time.
13 Watch. Stand fast in the faith. Act like men. Be strong.
14 Let all your things be done in love.
15 Now, brothers, I encourage you (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have given themselves to minister to the Saints.)
16 That you also be subject to such, and to all that help with us and labor.
17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus. For they have supplied what you lacked.
18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore, recognize such as these.
19 The Churches of Asia salute you: Aquila and Priscilla, with the Church that is in their house, salute you greatly in the Lord.
20 All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21 The salutation of me, Paul, with my own hand.
22 If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Marana—tha!
23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus, Amen.
(The first Epistle to the Corinthians, written from Philippi, and sent by Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, and Timothy.)
1 Corinthians 16
New International Version
1 Corinthians 16
New International Version
The Collection for the Lord’s People
16 Now about the collection(A) for the Lord’s people:(B) Do what I told the Galatian(C) churches to do. 2 On the first day of every week,(D) 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.(E) 3 Then, when I arrive, I will give letters of introduction to the men you approve(F) and send them with your gift to Jerusalem. 4 If it seems advisable for me to go also, they will accompany me.
Personal Requests
5 After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you(G)—for I will be going through Macedonia.(H) 6 Perhaps I will stay with you for a while, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey,(I) wherever I go. 7 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.(J) 8 But I will stay on at Ephesus(K) until Pentecost,(L) 9 because a great door for effective work has opened to me,(M) and there are many who oppose me.
10 When Timothy(N) 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,(O) just as I am. 11 No one, then, should treat him with contempt.(P) Send him on his way(Q) in peace(R) so that he may return to me. I am expecting him along with the brothers.
12 Now about our brother Apollos:(S) 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 Be on your guard; stand firm(T) in the faith; be courageous; be strong.(U) 14 Do everything in love.(V)
15 You know that the household of Stephanas(W) were the first converts(X) in Achaia,(Y) and they have devoted themselves to the service(Z) of the Lord’s people.(AA) I urge you, brothers and sisters, 16 to submit(AB) to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it. 17 I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.(AC) 18 For they refreshed(AD) my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.(AE)
Final Greetings
19 The churches in the province of Asia(AF) send you greetings. Aquila and Priscilla[a](AG) greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.(AH) 20 All the brothers and sisters here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.(AI)
21 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.(AJ)
22 If anyone does not love the Lord,(AK) let that person be cursed!(AL) Come, Lord[b]!(AM)
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.(AN)
24 My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.[c]
Footnotes
- 1 Corinthians 16:19 Greek Prisca, a variant of Priscilla
- 1 Corinthians 16:22 The Greek for Come, Lord reproduces an Aramaic expression (Marana tha) used by early Christians.
- 1 Corinthians 16:24 Some manuscripts do not have Amen.
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