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: (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. And when I come, (C)whomever you approve by your letters I will send to bear your gift to Jerusalem. (D)But if it is fitting that I go also, they will go with me.

Personal Plans(E)

Now I will come to you (F)when I pass through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia). 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. 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.

But I will tarry in Ephesus until (I)Pentecost. 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. 1 Corinthians 16:22 Gr. anathema
  2. 1 Corinthians 16:22 Aram. Marana tha; possibly Maran atha, Our Lord has come

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. 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. And when I arrive, I will send (E)those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem. If it seems advisable that I should go also, they will accompany me.

Plans for Travel

(F)I will visit you after passing through (G)Macedonia, for (H)I intend to pass through Macedonia, 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. 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. But I will stay in Ephesus until (L)Pentecost, 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. 1 Corinthians 16:1 The expression Now concerning introduces a reply to a question in the Corinthians' letter; see 7:1; also verse 12
  2. 1 Corinthians 16:12 Or God's will for him
  3. 1 Corinthians 16:15 Or brothers and sisters; also verse 20
  4. 1 Corinthians 16:15 Greek house
  5. 1 Corinthians 16:15 Greek the firstfruits
  6. 1 Corinthians 16:22 Greek Maranatha (a transliteration of Aramaic)

La colecta

16 En cuanto a la colecta para los del pueblo santo, háganla según las instrucciones que di a las iglesias en la provincia de Galacia. Los domingos, cada uno de ustedes debe apartar algo, según lo que haya ganado, y guardarlo para que cuando yo llegue no se tengan que hacer colectas. Y cuando yo llegue, mandaré a Jerusalén a las personas que ustedes escojan, dándoles cartas para llevar la colecta hecha por ustedes. Y si es conveniente que yo también vaya, ellos irán conmigo.

Planes de viaje

En mi viaje tengo que pasar por la región de Macedonia; y después de Macedonia llegaré a Corinto. Puede ser que me quede con ustedes algún tiempo, o que tal vez pase allí todo el invierno; entonces ustedes podrán ayudarme en mi viaje a donde tenga que ir después. No quiero verlos ahora solamente de paso, sino que espero estar algún tiempo con ustedes, si el Señor lo permite; pero me quedaré en Éfeso hasta el día de Pentecostés, porque las puertas se me han abierto de par en par para el trabajo, a pesar de que muchos están en contra mía.

10 Si llega Timoteo, procuren que se sienta a gusto entre ustedes, pues trabaja en la obra del Señor lo mismo que yo. 11 Así que ninguno de ustedes lo desprecie; sino, al contrario, ayúdenlo a seguir su viaje en paz, para que venga a verme, porque lo estoy esperando junto con los otros hermanos.

12 En cuanto al hermano Apolo, le rogué mucho que fuera con los hermanos a visitarlos a ustedes, pero por ahora no quiso ir. Lo hará cuando tenga oportunidad.

Recomendaciones

13 Manténganse despiertos y firmes en la fe. Tengan mucho valor y firmeza. 14 Y todo lo que hagan, háganlo con amor.

15 Hermanos, ustedes saben que la familia de Estéfanas fue la primera que en la región de Acaya se convirtió al evangelio, y que ellos se han dedicado a servir a los hermanos en la fe. 16 Quiero que ustedes, a su vez, se sometan a personas como ellos y a todos los que ayudan y trabajan en esta labor.

17 Me alegro de que hayan venido Estéfanas, Fortunato y Acaico, pues en ausencia de ustedes 18 ellos me han dado tranquilidad, lo mismo que a ustedes. Tengan en cuenta a personas como ellos.

Saludos y despedida

19 Las iglesias de la provincia de Asia les mandan saludos. Aquila y Prisca, y la congregación que se reúne en su casa, les mandan muchos saludos en el Señor. 20 Reciban saludos de todos los hermanos. Salúdense unos a otros con un beso santo.

21 Yo, Pablo, les escribo a ustedes este saludo de mi puño y letra.

22 Si alguien no ama al Señor, ¡que caiga sobre él la maldición de Dios! ¡Señor nuestro, ven!

23 Que el Señor Jesús derrame su gracia sobre ustedes. 24 Mi amor está siempre con ustedes en Cristo Jesús.