1 Corinthians 16

CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN	Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
1 Now concerning the collections which are made for the saints: just as I have arranged for the churches of Galatia, so should it also be done with you.	1 Now concerning the contribution for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do.
2 On the first day of the week, the Sabbath, let each one of you take from himself, setting aside what will be well-pleasing to him, so that when I arrive, the collections will not have to be made then.	2 On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that contributions need not be made when I come.
3 And when I am present, whomever you shall approve through letters, these I shall send to bear your gifts to Jerusalem.	3 And when I arrive, I will send those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
4 And if it is fitting for me to go too, they shall go with me.	4 If it seems advisable that I should go also, they will accompany me.
5 Now I will visit you after I have passed through Macedonia. For I will pass through Macedonia.	5 I will visit you after passing through Macedonia, for I intend to pass through Macedonia,
6 And perhaps I will stay with you, and even spend the winter, so that you may lead me on my way, whenever I depart.	6 and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may speed me on my journey, wherever I go.
7 For I am not willing to see you now only in passing, since I hope that I may remain with you for some length of time, if the Lord permits.	7 For I do not want to see you now just in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.
8 But I must remain at Ephesus, even until Pentecost.	8 But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,
9 For a door, great and unavoidable, has opened to me, as well as many adversaries.	9 for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
10 Now if Timothy arrives, see to it that he may be among you without fear. For he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I also do.	10 When Timothy comes, see that you put him at ease among you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I am.
11 Therefore, let no one despise him. Instead, lead him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me. For I am awaiting him with the brothers.	11 So let no one despise him. Speed him on his way in peace, that he may return to me; for I am expecting him with the brethren.
12 But concerning our brother, Apollo, I am letting you know that I pleaded with him greatly to go to you with the brothers, and clearly it was not his will to go at this time. But he will arrive when there is a space of time for him.	12 As for our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brethren, but it was not at all his will to come now. He will come when he has opportunity.
13 Be vigilant. Stand with faith. Act manfully and be strengthened.	13 Be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong.
14 Let all that is yours be immersed in charity.	14 Let all that you do be done in love.
15 And I beg you, brothers: You know the house of Stephanus, and of Fortunatus, and of Achaicus, that they are the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saints.	15 Now, brethren, you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints;
16 So you should be subject also to persons such as this, as well as to all who are cooperating and working with them.	16 I urge you to be subject to such men and to every fellow worker and laborer.
17 Now I rejoice in the presence of Stephanus and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because what was lacking in you, they have supplied.	17 I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for your absence;
18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore, recognize persons such as this.	18 for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such men.
19 The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you greatly in the Lord, with the church of their household, where I also am a guest.	19 The churches of Asia send greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord.
20 All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.	20 All the brethren send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21 This is a greeting from my own hand, Paul.	21 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand.
22 If anyone does not love our Lord Jesus Christ, let him be anathema! Maran Atha.	22 If any one has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come!
23 May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.	23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
24 My charity is with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.	24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.