1<\/sup>Now concerning the collections which are made for the saints: just as I have arranged for the churches of Galatia, so should it also be done with you.<\/span> <\/p>\n 2<\/sup>On the first day of the week, the Sabbath, let each one of you take from himself, setting aside what will be well-pleasing to him, so that when I arrive, the collections will not have to be made then.<\/span> <\/p>\n 3<\/sup>And when I am present, whomever you shall approve through letters, these I shall send to bear your gifts to Jerusalem.<\/span> <\/p>\n 4<\/sup>And if it is fitting for me to go too, they shall go with me.<\/span> <\/p>\n 5<\/sup>Now I will visit you after I have passed through Macedonia. For I will pass through Macedonia.<\/span> <\/p>\n 6<\/sup>And perhaps I will stay with you, and even spend the winter, so that you may lead me on my way, whenever I depart.<\/span> <\/p>\n 7<\/sup>For I am not willing to see you now only in passing, since I hope that I may remain with you for some length of time, if the Lord permits.<\/span> <\/p>\n 8<\/sup>But I must remain at Ephesus, even until Pentecost.<\/span> <\/p>\n 9<\/sup>For a door, great and unavoidable, has opened to me, as well as many adversaries.<\/span> <\/p>\n 10<\/sup>Now if Timothy arrives, see to it that he may be among you without fear. For he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I also do.<\/span> <\/p>\n 11<\/sup>Therefore, let no one despise him. Instead, lead him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me. For I am awaiting him with the brothers.<\/span> <\/p>\n 12<\/sup>But concerning our brother, Apollo, I am letting you know that I pleaded with him greatly to go to you with the brothers, and clearly it was not his will to go at this time. But he will arrive when there is a space of time for him.<\/span> <\/p>\n 13<\/sup>Be vigilant. Stand with faith. Act manfully and be strengthened.<\/span> <\/p>\n 14<\/sup>Let all that is yours be immersed in charity.<\/span> <\/p>\n 15<\/sup>And I beg you, brothers: You know the house of Stephanus, and of Fortunatus, and of Achaicus, that they are the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saints.<\/span> <\/p>\n 16<\/sup>So you should be subject also to persons such as this, as well as to all who are cooperating and working with them.<\/span> <\/p>\n 17<\/sup>Now I rejoice in the presence of Stephanus and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because what was lacking in you, they have supplied.<\/span> <\/p>\n 18<\/sup>For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore, recognize persons such as this.<\/span> <\/p>\n 19<\/sup>The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you greatly in the Lord, with the church of their household, where I also am a guest.<\/span> <\/p>\n 20<\/sup>All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.<\/span> <\/p>\n 21<\/sup>This is a greeting from my own hand, Paul.<\/span> <\/p>\n 22<\/sup>If anyone does not love our Lord Jesus Christ, let him be anathema! Maran Atha.<\/span> <\/p>\n 23<\/sup>May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.<\/span> <\/p>\n 24<\/sup>My charity is with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.<\/span> <\/p>\n