1Now concerning the collection for the saints, you should follow the directions I gave to the churches in Galatia. 2On the first day of the week, each of you should set aside and save some of your money in proportion to what you have, so that no collections will have to be made when I come. 3When I arrive, I will send with letters the men you approve to take your gift to Jerusalem. 4If it is worthwhile for me to go, too, they can go with me. 5I will visit you when I go through Macedonia—for I intend to go through Macedonia— 6and will probably stay with you or even spend the winter. Then you can send me on my way, wherever I decide to go. 7I do not want to see you now just in passing, because I hope to spend some time with you if the Lord permits. 8However, I will be staying on in Ephesus until Pentecost, 9because a door has opened wide for me to do effective work, although many people are opposing me. 10If Timothy comes, see to it that he does not have anything to be afraid of while he is with you, for he is doing the Lord's work as I am. 11Therefore, no one should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he may come to me, because I am expecting him along with the brothers. 12Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but he was not inclined to go just now. However, he will come when the time is right. 13Remain alert. Keep standing firm in your faith. Keep on being courageous and strong. 14Everything you do should be done in love. 15Now I urge you, brothers—for you know that the members of the family of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to serving the saints— 16to submit yourselves to people like these and to anyone else who shares their labor and hard work. 17I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus came here, because they have supplied what was lacking from you. 18They refreshed my spirit—and yours, too. Therefore, appreciate men like that. 19The churches in Asia greet you. Aquila and Prisca and the church in their house greet you warmly in the Lord. 20All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss., 21I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand. 22If anyone doesn't love the Lord, let him be condemned! May our Lord come! 23May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with you! 24My love is with all of you in Christ Jesus.