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1 Corinthians
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English: New American Standard Bible |
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1 Corinthians 16 [Commentary] [Map] 
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Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also. |
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On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come. |
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When I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem; |
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and if it is fitting for me to go also, they will go with me. |
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But I will come to you after I go through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia; |
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and perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I may go. |
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For I do not wish to see you now just in passing; for I hope to remain with you for some time, if the Lord permits. |
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But I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost; |
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for a wide door for effective service has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. |
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Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without cause to be afraid, for he is doing the Lord's work, as I also am. |
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So let no one despise him. But send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brethren. |
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But concerning Apollos our brother, I encouraged him greatly to come to you with the brethren; and it was not at all his desire to come now, but he will come when he has opportunity. |
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Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. |
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Let all that you do be done in love. |
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Now I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to the saints), |
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that you also be in subjection to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors. |
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I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part. |
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For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men. |
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The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Prisca greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. |
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All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. |
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The greeting is in my own hand--Paul. |
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If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be accursed. Maranatha. |
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The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. |
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My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. |
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