1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to the churches of Galatia, so you also must do.
2 On the first day of the week, let each of you put something aside by himself, storing it up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come.
3 And when I arrive, whomever you approve by letters, these I will send to bring your gift to Jerusalem.
4 And if it is fitting that I go also, they will go with me.
5 Now I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia; for I am passing through Macedonia;
6 And perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, that you may send me on my way wherever I go.
7 For I do not want to see you now just in passing; but I hope to remain some time with you, if the Lord permits.
8 But I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost;
9 for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
10 Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear; for he works the work of the Lord, as I also do.
11 Let no one, then, despise him; but send him on his way in peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brothers.
12 Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers; and it was not at all his will to come now, but he will come when he has a convenient time.
13 Watch, stand firm in the faith, be manly, be strong.
14 Let all that you do be done in love.
15 Now I exhort you, brothers (you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints),
16 that you also be subject to such, and to everyone who works and labors with us.
17 And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because what was lacking on your part they supplied.
18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours; therefore acknowledge such men.
19 The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
20 All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand.
22 If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be anathema. Maran atha.
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.