The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians

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- Chapter 16 -

(2 Corinthians 9:1–15)

Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:

On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.

Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

And if it is advisable for me to go also, they can travel with me.

Paul’s Travel Plans

(Romans 15:23–33)

After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.

Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.

For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.

But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,(a)

because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.

Timothy and Apollos

(Philippians 2:19–30)

If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.

No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.

Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was not at all inclined to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.

Concluding Exhortations

Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.

Do everything in love.

You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,

to submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.

I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.

For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.

Signature and Final Greetings

(Colossians 4:15–18; 2 Thessalonians 3:16–18)

The churches in the province of Asia (b) send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca (c) greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.

All the brothers here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

This greeting is in my own hand—Paul.

If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be under a curse. Come, O Lord!(d)

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.(e)

Footnotes

(a)16:8 That is, Shavuot, the late spring feast of pilgrimage to Jerusalem; it is also known as the Feast of Harvest (see Exodus 23:16) or the Feast of Weeks (see Exodus 34:22).

(b)16:19 Literally in Asia; Asia was a Roman province in what is now western Turkey.

(d)16:22 Greek Marana Tha! from a transliteration of the Aramaic, an exclamation of approaching divine judgment

(e)16:24 SBL, WH, and NA do not include Amen.

(2 Corinthians 9:1–15)

Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise.

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.

When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.

If it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me.

Paul’s Travel Plans

(Romans 15:23–33)

I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia.

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.

For I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.

But I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost,

for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

Timothy and Apollos

(Philippians 2:19–30)

Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.

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.

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

Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!

Let all that you do be done in love.

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—

that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.

I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied.

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)

The assemblies of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord, together with the assembly that is in their house.

All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

This greeting is by me, Paul, with my own hand.

If any man doesn’t love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be cursed.(a) Come, Lord!(b)

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Footnotes

(a)16:22 Greek: anathema.

(b)16:22 Aramaic: Maranatha!