Thematic Bible

1 Corinthians 16:1

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also.

1 Corinthians 16:2

On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come.

1 Corinthians 16:3

When I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem;

1 Corinthians 16:4

and if it is fitting for me to go also, they will go with me.

1 Corinthians 16:5

But I will come to you after I go through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia;

1 Corinthians 16:6

and perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I may go.

1 Corinthians 16:7

For I do not wish to see you now just in passing; for I hope to remain with you for some time, if the Lord permits.

1 Corinthians 16:8

But I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost;

1 Corinthians 16:9

for a wide door for effective service has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

1 Corinthians 16:10

Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without cause to be afraid, for he is doing the Lord’s work, as I also am.

1 Corinthians 16:11

So let no one despise him. But send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brethren.

1 Corinthians 16:12

But concerning Apollos our brother, I encouraged him greatly to come to you with the brethren; and it was not at all his desire to come now, but he will come when he has opportunity.

1 Corinthians 16:13

Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.

1 Corinthians 16:14

Let all that you do be done in love.

1 Corinthians 16:15

Now I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to the saints),

1 Corinthians 16:16

that you also be in subjection to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.

1 Corinthians 16:17

I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part.

1 Corinthians 16:18

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.

1 Corinthians 16:19

The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Prisca greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

1 Corinthians 16:20

All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

1 Corinthians 16:21

The greeting is in my own hand—Paul.

1 Corinthians 16:22

If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be accursed. Maranatha.

1 Corinthians 16:23

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

1 Corinthians 16:24

My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.