1And concerning the collection for the saints, as I charged the churches of Galatia, so also you do. 2On the first of the sabbaths let each of you put by himself, storing up what ever he is prospered, so that there may be no collections when I come. 3And when I come, whomever you shall approve by [your] letters, I will send them to bring your gift to Jerusalem. 4And if it is suitable for me to go also, they shall go with me. 5But I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia; for I am going through Macedonia. 6And it may be that I will stay with you, and even spend the winter with you, so that you may set me forward wherever I go. 7For I do not desire to see you now in passage, but I am hoping to stay some time with you, if the Lord permits. 8But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost. 9For a great and effective door opened to me, and many [are] opposing. 10But if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he works the work of the Lord, even as I [do]. 11Therefore let not any despise him, but set him forward in peace, so that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brothers. 12As regards [our] brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come to you with the brothers, but it was not altogether [his] will that he come now. But he will come when he has opportunity. 13Watch! Stand fast in the faith! Be men! Be strong! 14Let all your things be done in charity. 15But I exhort you, brothers. You know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruit of Achaia, and they appointed themselves to ministry to the saints. 16See that you also submit to such ones, and to everyone working and laboring with [me]. 17I am glad at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus; for these supplied your lack. 18For they have refreshed my spirit and yours; then acknowledge such ones. 19The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you much in [the] Lord, with the church that is in their house. 20All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. 21The salutation of Paul with my own hand. 22If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. The Lord comes! 23May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you. 24Let my love [be] with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.