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The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians

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- Chapter 16 -

(2 Corinthians 9:1–15)
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And concerning the collection that [is] for the holy ones, as I directed to the assemblies of Galatia, so also you—do;
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on every first [day] of the week, let each one of you lay by him, treasuring up whatever he may have prospered, that when I may come then collections may not be made;
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and whenever I may come, whomsoever you may approve, through letters, these I will send to carry your favor to Jerusalem;
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and if it be worthy for me also to go, with me they will go.

Paul’s Travel Plans

(Romans 15:23–33)
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And I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia—for I pass through Macedonia—
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and with you, it may be, I will abide, or even winter, that you may send me forward wherever I go,
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for I do not wish to see you now in the passing, but I hope to remain a certain time with you, if the LORD may permit;
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and I will remain in Ephesus until the Pentecost,
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for a door has been opened to me—great and effectual—and withstanders [are] many.

Timothy and Apollos

(Philippians 2:19–30)
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And if Timotheus may come, see that he may become without fear with you, for he works the work of the LORD, even as I,
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no one, then, may despise him; and send him forward in peace, that he may come to me, for I expect him with the brothers;
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and concerning Apollos our brother, I begged him much that he may come to you with the brothers, and it was not at all [his] will that he may come now, and he will come when he may find convenient.

Concluding Exhortations

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Watch, stand in the faith; be men, be strong;
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let all your things be done in love.
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And I beg you, brothers, you have known the household of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruit of Achaia, and they set themselves to the ministry to the holy ones—
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that you also be subject to such, and to everyone who is working with [us] and laboring;
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and I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because these filled up the lack of you;
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for they refreshed my spirit and yours; acknowledge, therefore, those who [are] such.

Signature and Final Greetings

(Colossians 4:15–18; 2 Thessalonians 3:16–18)
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The assemblies of Asia greet you; Aquilas and Priscilla greet you much in the LORD, with the assembly in their house;
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all the brothers greet you; greet one another in a holy kiss.
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The salutation of [me], Paul, with my hand;
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if anyone does not cherish the Lord Jesus Christ—let him be accursed! The LORD has come!
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The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ [is] with you;
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my love [is] with you all in Christ Jesus! Amen.
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(2 Corinthians 9:1–15)
1
Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise.
2
On the first day of every week, let each one of you save as he may prosper, that no collections are made when I come.
3
When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.
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If it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me.

Paul’s Travel Plans

(Romans 15:23–33)
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I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia.
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But with you it may be that I will stay with you, or even winter with you, that you may send me on my journey wherever I go.
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For I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.
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But I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost,
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for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

Timothy and Apollos

(Philippians 2:19–30)
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Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.
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Therefore let no one despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers.
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Now concerning Apollos the brother, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers, but it was not at all his desire to come now; but he will come when he has an opportunity.

Concluding Exhortations

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Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!
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Let all that you do be done in love.
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Now I beg you, brothers—you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to serve the saints—
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that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.
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I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied.
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For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that.

Signature and Final Greetings

(Colossians 4:15–18; 2 Thessalonians 3:16–18)
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The assemblies of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord, together with the assembly that is in their house.
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All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
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This greeting is by me, Paul, with my own hand.
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If any man doesn’t love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be cursed.(a) Come, Lord!(b)
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The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Footnotes

(a)16:22 Greek: anathema.
(b)16:22 Aramaic: Maranatha!
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