1 Corinthians 16:2-21
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 16
2On the first day of every week, each of you is to put aside and save as he may prosper, so that no collections need to be made when I come. 3When I arrive, whomever you approve, I will send them with letters to take your gift to Jerusalem; 4and if it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me.
5But I will come to you after I go through Macedonia; for I am going through Macedonia,
6and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I go.
7For I do not want to see you now just in passing; for I hope to remain with you for some time, if the Lord permits.
8But I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost;
9for a wide door for effective service has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
10Now if Timothy comes, see that he has no reason to be afraid while among you, for he is doing the Lord’s work, as I also am.
11So do not look down on him, anyone. But send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers.
13Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
14All that you do must be done in love.
15Now I urge you, brothers and sisters: you know the household of Stephanas, that they are the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to ministry to the saints;
16I urge that you also be subject to such as these and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.
17I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part.
18For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.
King James Version
Chapter 16
2Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. 3And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem. 4And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me.
5Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.
6And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.
7For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.
8But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.
9For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
10Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.
11Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.
13Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
14Let all your things be done with charity.
15I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)
16That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.
17I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
18For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 16
2On the first day of the week, each of you is to set something aside and save in keeping with how he is prospering, so that no collections will need to be made when I come. 3When I arrive, I will send with letters those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. 4If it is suitable for me to go as well, they will travel with me.
5I will come to you after I pass through Macedonia —for I will be traveling through Macedonia—
6and perhaps I will remain with you or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I go.
7I don’t want to see you now just in passing, since I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord allows.
8But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,
9because a wide door for effective ministry has opened for me —yet many oppose me.
10If Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear while with you, because he is doing the Lord’s work, just as I am.
11So let no one look down on him. Send him on his way in peace so that he can come to me, because I am expecting him with the brothers.
15Brothers and sisters, you know the household of Stephanas: They are the firstfruits of Achaia and have devoted themselves to serving the saints. I urge you
16also to submit to such people, and to everyone who works and labors with them.
17I am delighted to have Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus present, because these men have made up for your absence.
18For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore recognize such people.
New Living Translation
Chapter 16
2On the first day of each week, you should each put aside a portion of the money you have earned. Don’t wait until I get there and then try to collect it all at once. 3When I come, I will write letters of recommendation for the messengers you choose to deliver your gift to Jerusalem. 4And if it seems appropriate for me to go along, they can travel with me.
5I am coming to visit you after I have been to Macedonia, for I am planning to travel through Macedonia.
6Perhaps I will stay awhile with you, possibly all winter, and then you can send me on my way to my next destination.
7This time I don’t want to make just a short visit and then go right on. I want to come and stay awhile, if the Lord will let me.
8In the meantime, I will be staying here at Ephesus until the Festival of Pentecost.
9There is a wide-open door for a great work here, although many oppose me.
10When Timothy comes, don’t intimidate him. He is doing the Lord’s work, just as I am.
11Don’t let anyone treat him with contempt. Send him on his way with your blessing when he returns to me. I expect him to come with the other believers.
15You know that Stephanas and his household were the first of the harvest of believers in Greece, and they are spending their lives in service to God’s people. I urge you, dear brothers and sisters,
16to submit to them and others like them who serve with such devotion.
17I am very glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have come here. They have been providing the help you weren’t here to give me.
18They have been a wonderful encouragement to me, as they have been to you. You must show your appreciation to all who serve so well.
English Standard Version
Chapter 16
2On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come. 3And when I arrive, I will send those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem. 4If it seems advisable that I should go also, they will accompany me.
5I will visit you after passing through Macedonia, for I intend to pass through Macedonia,
6and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may help me on my journey, wherever I go.
7For I do not want to see you now just in passing. I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.
8But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,
9for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
10When Timothy comes, see that you put him at ease among you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I am.
11So let no one despise him. Help him on his way in peace, that he may return to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers.
13Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
14Let all that you do be done in love.
15Now I urge you, brothers — you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints —
16be subject to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.
17I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for your absence,
18for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such people.
New International Version
Chapter 16
2On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made. 3Then, when I arrive, I will give letters of introduction to the men you approve and send them with your gift to Jerusalem. 4If it seems advisable for me to go also, they will accompany me.
5After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you—for I will be going through Macedonia.
6Perhaps I will stay with you for a while, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.
7For I do not want to see you now and make only a passing visit; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.
8But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost,
9because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.
10When Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carrying on the work of the Lord, just as I am.
11No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he may return to me. I am expecting him along with the brothers.
15You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the Lord’s people. I urge you, brothers and sisters,
16to submit to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it.
17I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
18For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.
New King James Version
Chapter 16
2On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come. 3And when I come, whomever you approve by your letters I will send to bear your gift to Jerusalem. 4But if it is fitting that I go also, they will go with me.
5Now I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia).
6And it may be that I will remain, or even spend the winter with you, that you may send me on my journey, wherever I go.
7For I do not wish to see you now on the way; but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.
8But I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost.
9For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
10And if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.
11Therefore let no one despise him. But send him on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brethren.
15I urge you, brethren—you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints—
16that you also submit to such, and to everyone who works and labors with us.