1Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to the assemblies of Galatia, so also do you. 2Upon the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside in store, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come. 3And when I arrive, whomever you shall approve, them I will send with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem: 4and if it is fitting for me to go also, they shall go with me. 5But I will come to you, when I shall have passed through Macedonia; for I pass through Macedonia; 6but with you it may be that I shall abide, or even winter, that you may send me forward on my journey wherever I go. 7For I do not wish to see you now in passing; for I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits. 8But I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost; 9for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. 10Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear; for he works the work of the Lord, as I also do: 11let no man therefore despise him. But send him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come to me: for I expect him with the brothers. 12But concerning Apollos the brother, I urged him much to come to you with the brothers: and it was not at all his will to come now; but he will come when he has opportunity. 13Watch, stand fast in the faith, act like men, be strong. 14Let all that you do be done in love. 15Now I beseech you, brothers (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to minister to the saints), 16that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors. 17And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they supplied. 18For they refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge those who are such. 19The assemblies of Asia greet you. Aquila and Prisca greet you much in the Lord, with the assembly that is in their house. 20All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. 21The greeting of me Paul with my own hand. 22If any man does not love the Lord, let him be anathema. Maranatha. 23The grace of the Lord Yeshua Messiah be with you. 24My love be with you all in Messiah Yeshua. Amen.