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.
1 Corinthians 16
New King James Version
Collection for the Saints
16 Now concerning (A)the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: 2 (B)On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come. 3 And when I come, (C)whomever you approve by your letters I will send to bear your gift to Jerusalem. 4 (D)But if it is fitting that I go also, they will go with me.
Personal Plans(E)
5 Now I will come to you (F)when I pass through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia). 6 And it may be that I will remain, or even spend the winter with you, that you may (G)send me on my journey, wherever I go. 7 For I do not wish to see you now on the way; but I hope to stay a while with you, (H)if the Lord permits.
8 But I will tarry in Ephesus until (I)Pentecost. 9 For (J)a great and effective door has opened to me, and (K)there are many adversaries.
10 And (L)if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for (M)he does the work of the Lord, as I also do. 11 (N)Therefore let no one despise him. But send him on his journey (O)in peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brethren.
12 Now concerning our brother (P)Apollos, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brethren, but he was quite unwilling to come at this time; however, he will come when he has a convenient time.
Final Exhortations
13 (Q)Watch, (R)stand fast in the faith, be brave, (S)be strong. 14 (T)Let all that you do be done with love.
15 I urge you, brethren—you know (U)the household of Stephanas, that it is (V)the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to (W)the ministry of the saints— 16 (X)that you also submit to such, and to everyone who works and (Y)labors with us.
17 I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, (Z)for what was lacking on your part they supplied. 18 (AA)For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore (AB)acknowledge such men.
Greetings and a Solemn Farewell
19 The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, (AC)with the church that is in their house. 20 All the brethren greet you.
(AD)Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21 (AE)The salutation with my own hand—Paul’s.
22 If anyone (AF)does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, (AG)let him be [a]accursed. (AH)O[b] Lord, come!
23 (AI)The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
Footnotes
- 1 Corinthians 16:22 Gr. anathema
- 1 Corinthians 16:22 Aram. Marana tha; possibly Maran atha, Our Lord has come
1 Corinthians 16
English Standard Version
The Collection for the Saints
16 Now concerning[a] (A)the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. 2 On (B)the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, (C)as he may prosper, (D)so that there will be no collecting when I come. 3 And when I arrive, I will send (E)those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem. 4 If it seems advisable that I should go also, they will accompany me.
Plans for Travel
5 (F)I will visit you after passing through (G)Macedonia, for (H)I intend to pass through Macedonia, 6 and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may (I)help me on my journey, wherever I go. 7 For I do not want to see you now (J)just in passing. I hope to spend some time with you, (K)if the Lord permits. 8 But I will stay in Ephesus until (L)Pentecost, 9 for (M)a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and (N)there are many adversaries.
10 (O)When Timothy comes, see that you put him at ease among you, for (P)he is doing (Q)the work of the Lord, as I am. 11 So (R)let no one despise him. (S)Help him on his way (T)in peace, that he may return to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers.
Final Instructions
12 Now concerning (U)our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was not at all his will[b] to come now. He will come when he has opportunity.
13 (V)Be watchful, (W)stand firm in the faith, (X)act like men, (Y)be strong. 14 (Z)Let all that you do be done in love.
15 Now I urge you, brothers[c]—you know that (AA)the household[d] of Stephanas were (AB)the first converts[e] in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves (AC)to the service of the saints— 16 (AD)be subject to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer. 17 I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for (AE)your absence, 18 for they (AF)refreshed my spirit as well as yours. (AG)Give recognition to such people.
Greetings
19 The churches of Asia send you greetings. (AH)Aquila and Prisca, together with (AI)the church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord. 20 All the brothers send you greetings. (AJ)Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21 I, Paul, write (AK)this greeting with my own hand. 22 If anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be (AL)accursed. Our Lord, come![f] 23 (AM)The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
Footnotes
- 1 Corinthians 16:1 The expression Now concerning introduces a reply to a question in the Corinthians' letter; see 7:1; also verse 12
- 1 Corinthians 16:12 Or God's will for him
- 1 Corinthians 16:15 Or brothers and sisters; also verse 20
- 1 Corinthians 16:15 Greek house
- 1 Corinthians 16:15 Greek the firstfruits
- 1 Corinthians 16:22 Greek Maranatha (a transliteration of Aramaic)
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