| Chapter 16 |
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Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise. --
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On the first day of the week, let each one of you save, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come. --
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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. --
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But 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, or even winter, 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. --
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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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But concerning Apollos, the brother, I begged him much to come to you with the brothers; and it was not all his desire to come now; but he will come when he has an opportunity. --
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Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be men! 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 minister to 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. --
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The assemblies of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you much 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 accursed. Come, Lord! --
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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. --
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