1 Corinthians 16:1-9

Common English Bible

Collection for Jerusalem

16 Concerning the collection of money for God’s people: You should do what I have directed the churches in Galatia to do. ² On the first day of the week, each of you should set aside whatever you can afford from what you earn so that the collection won’t be delayed until I come. ³ Then when I get there, I’ll send whomever you approve to Jerusalem with letters of recommendation to bring your gift. ⁴ If it seems right for me to go too, they’ll travel with me.

Plans to visit

⁵ I’ll come to you after I go through Macedonia, and because I’m going through Macedonia, ⁶ I may stay with you or even spend the winter there in Corinth so that you can send me on my way to wherever I’m off to next. ⁷ I don’t want to make a quick visit to you, since I hope to spend some time with you if the Lord lets it happen. ⁸ I’ll stay here in Ephesus until the Festival of Pentecost. ⁹ In spite of the fact that there are many opponents, a big and productive opportunity has opened up for my mission here.