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1 Corinthians 16
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The Collection for Jerusalem

16 Now regarding your question about the money being collected for God’s people in Jerusalem. You should follow the same procedure I gave to the churches in Galatia. 2 On the first day of each week, you should each put aside a portion of the money you have earned. Don’t wait until I get there and then try to collect it all at once. 3 When I come, I will write letters of recommendation for the messengers you choose to deliver your gift to Jerusalem. 4 And if it seems appropriate for me to go along, they can travel with me.

Paul’s Final Instructions

5 I am coming to visit you after I have been to Macedonia,[a] for I am planning to travel through Macedonia. 6 Perhaps I will stay awhile with you, possibly all winter, and then you can send me on my way to my next destination. 7 This time I don’t want to make just a short visit and then go right on. I want to come and stay awhile, if the Lord will let me. 8 In the meantime, I will be staying here at Ephesus until the Festival of Pentecost. 9 There is a wide-open door for a great work here, although many oppose me.

10 When Timothy comes, don’t intimidate him. He is doing the Lord’s work, just as I am. 11 Don’t let anyone treat him with contempt. Send him on his way with your blessing when he returns to me. I expect him to come with the other believers.[b]

12 Now about our brother Apollos—I urged him to visit you with the other believers, but he was not willing to go right now. He will see you later when he has the opportunity.

13 Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous.[c] Be strong. 14 And do everything with love.

15 You know that Stephanas and his household were the first of the harvest of believers in Greece,[d] and they are spending their lives in service to God’s people. I urge you, dear brothers and sisters,[e] 16 to submit to them and others like them who serve with such devotion. 17 I am very glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have come here. They have been providing the help you weren’t here to give me. 18 They have been a wonderful encouragement to me, as they have been to you. You must show your appreciation to all who serve so well.

Paul’s Final Greetings

19 The churches here in the province of Asia[f] send greetings in the Lord, as do Aquila and Priscilla[g] and all the others who gather in their home for church meetings. 20 All the brothers and sisters here send greetings to you. Greet each other with a sacred kiss.

21 HERE IS MY GREETING IN MY OWN HANDWRITING—PAUL.

22 If anyone does not love the Lord, that person is cursed. Our Lord, come![h]

23 May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

24 My love to all of you in Christ Jesus.[i]

Footnotes

  1. 16:5 Macedonia was in the northern region of Greece.
  2. 16:11 Greek with the brothers; also in 16:12.
  3. 16:13 Greek Be men.
  4. 16:15a Greek in Achaia, the southern region of the Greek peninsula.
  5. 16:15b Greek brothers; also in 16:20.
  6. 16:19a Asia was a Roman province in what is now western Turkey.
  7. 16:19b Greek Prisca.
  8. 16:22 From Aramaic, Marana tha. Some manuscripts read Maran atha, “Our Lord has come.”
  9. 16:24 Some manuscripts add Amen.
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1 Corinthians 16
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Instructions and Greetings

16 Now concerning (A)the collection for [a](B)the saints, as (C)I directed the churches of (D)Galatia, so you are to do as well. 2 On (E)the first day of every week, each of you is to [b]put aside and save as he may prosper, so that (F)no collections need to be made when I come. 3 When I arrive, (G)whomever you approve, I will send them with letters to take your gift to Jerusalem; 4 and if it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me.

5 But I (H)will come to you after I go through (I)Macedonia; for I (J)am going through Macedonia, 6 and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may (K)send me on my way wherever I go. 7 For I do not want to see you now (L)just in passing; for I hope to remain with you for some time, (M)if the Lord permits. 8 But I will remain in (N)Ephesus until (O)Pentecost; 9 for a (P)wide door [c]for effective service has opened to me, and (Q)there are many adversaries.

10 Now if (R)Timothy comes, see that he [d]has no reason to be afraid while among you, for he is doing (S)the Lord’s work, as I also am. 11 (T)So do not look down on him, anyone. But (U)send him on his way (V)in peace, so that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers.

12 Now concerning our brother (W)Apollos, I strongly encouraged him to come to you with the brothers; and it was not at all his desire to come now, but he will come when he has the opportunity.

13 (X)Be on the alert, (Y)stand firm in the faith, (Z)act like men, (AA)be strong. 14 All that you do must be done (AB)in love.

15 Now I urge you, brothers and sisters: you know the (AC)household of Stephanas, that [e]they are the (AD)first fruits of (AE)Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to (AF)ministry to (AG)the [f]saints; 16 I urge that (AH)you also be subject to such as these and to everyone who helps in the work and labors. 17 I rejoice over the [g](AI)coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because they have [h]supplied (AJ)what was lacking on your part. 18 For they (AK)have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore (AL)acknowledge such men.

19 The churches of [i](AM)Asia greet you. (AN)Aquila and Prisca greet you heartily in the Lord, with (AO)the church that is in their house. 20 All the brothers and sisters greet you. (AP)Greet one another with a holy kiss.

21 The greeting is in (AQ)my own hand—that of Paul. 22 If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be [j](AR)accursed. [k](AS)Maranatha! 23 (AT)The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 16:1 I.e., the Christians in Jerusalem
  2. 1 Corinthians 16:2 Lit put with himself
  3. 1 Corinthians 16:9 Lit and effective
  4. 1 Corinthians 16:10 Lit is with you without reason to fear
  5. 1 Corinthians 16:15 Lit it is
  6. 1 Corinthians 16:15 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s people
  7. 1 Corinthians 16:17 Or presence
  8. 1 Corinthians 16:17 Or made up for your absence
  9. 1 Corinthians 16:19 I.e., west coast province of Asia Minor
  10. 1 Corinthians 16:22 Gr anathema
  11. 1 Corinthians 16:22 Aramaic [Our] Lord, come!
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1 Corintios 16
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Ofrenda para los cristianos de Jerusalén

16 Ahora bien, en cuanto a la ofrenda(A) para los santos(B), hagan ustedes también como instruí a las iglesias(C) de Galacia(D). 2 Que el primer día de la semana(E), cada uno de ustedes aparte[a] y guarde según haya prosperado, para que cuando yo vaya no se recojan entonces ofrendas(F).

3 Cuando yo llegue, enviaré con cartas a quienes ustedes hayan designado, para que lleven su contribución a Jerusalén(G). 4 Y si es conveniente que yo también vaya, ellos irán conmigo. 5 Iré a ustedes(H) cuando haya pasado por Macedonia(I), pues voy a pasar por Macedonia(J). 6 Y tal vez me quede con ustedes, o aun pase allí el invierno, para que me encaminen(K) adonde haya de ir.

7 Pues no deseo verlos ahora solo de paso(L), porque espero permanecer con ustedes por algún tiempo, si el Señor me lo permite(M). 8 Pero me quedaré en Éfeso(N) hasta Pentecostés(O), 9 porque se me ha abierto una puerta grande(P) para[b] el servicio eficaz, aunque también hay muchos adversarios(Q).

Recomendaciones finales

10 Si llega Timoteo(R), vean que esté entre ustedes sin temor, pues él hace la obra del Señor(S) lo mismo que yo. 11 Por tanto, nadie lo menosprecie(T). Más bien, envíenlo(U) en paz(V) para que venga a mí, porque lo espero con los hermanos. 12 En cuanto a nuestro hermano Apolos(W), mucho lo animé a que fuera a ustedes con los hermanos, pero de ninguna manera tuvo ahora el deseo de ir. Sin embargo, irá cuando tenga oportunidad.

13 Estén alerta(X), permanezcan firmes en la fe(Y), pórtense varonilmente(Z), sean fuertes(AA). 14 Todas sus cosas sean hechas con[c] amor(AB).

15 Los exhorto, hermanos (ya conocen a los de la casa de Estéfanas(AC), que fueron los primeros convertidos[d](AD) de Acaya(AE), y que se han dedicado al servicio(AF) de los santos(AG)), 16 que también ustedes estén en sujeción a los que son como ellos, y a todo el que ayuda y trabaja en la obra(AH).

17 Y me regocijo por la venida[e](AI) de Estéfanas, de Fortunato y de Acaico, pues ellos han suplido lo que faltaba(AJ) de parte de ustedes[f]. 18 Porque ellos han recreado mi espíritu(AK) y el de ustedes. Por tanto, reconozcan a tales personas(AL).

Saludos y despedida

19 Las iglesias de Asia(AM) los saludan. Aquila y Priscila(AN), con la iglesia que está en su casa(AO), los saludan muy afectuosamente[g] en el Señor. 20 Todos los hermanos los saludan. Salúdense los unos a los otros con un beso santo(AP).

21 Este saludo es de mi puño y letra[h](AQ). Pablo[i]. 22 Si alguien no ama al Señor, que sea anatema[j](AR). ¡Maranata(AS)[k]! 23 La gracia del Señor Jesús[l] sea con ustedes(AT). 24 Mi amor sea con todos ustedes en Cristo Jesús. Amén.

Footnotes

  1. 1 Corintios 16:2 Lit. ponga para sí.
  2. 1 Corintios 16:9 Lit. y.
  3. 1 Corintios 16:14 Lit. en.
  4. 1 Corintios 16:15 Lit. es primicia.
  5. 1 Corintios 16:17 O presencia.
  6. 1 Corintios 16:17 O han suplido la ausencia de ustedes.
  7. 1 Corintios 16:19 Lit. mucho.
  8. 1 Corintios 16:21 O de mi mano.
  9. 1 Corintios 16:21 Lit. de Pablo.
  10. 1 Corintios 16:22 I.e. maldito.
  11. 1 Corintios 16:22 Gr. ¡El Señor viene!
  12. 1 Corintios 16:23 Algunos mss. dicen: Jesucristo.
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