Thematic Bible

1 Corinthians 16:1

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

1 Corinthians 16:2

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

1 Corinthians 16:3

And when I arrive, I will send those whom you approve with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

1 Corinthians 16:4

If it seems advisable for me to go also, they will accompany 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 help me on my journey, wherever I go.

1 Corinthians 16:7

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

1 Corinthians 16:8

But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,

1 Corinthians 16:9

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

1 Corinthians 16:10

Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you with nothing to fear, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.

1 Corinthians 16:11

So let no one despise him. Send him on his way in peace, that he may return to me; for I am expecting him with the brethren.

1 Corinthians 16:12

As for our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to come to you with the other brethren, but it was not at all his will to come now. He will come when he has opportunity.

1 Corinthians 16:13

Be on the your guard, 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

You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brethren,

1 Corinthians 16:16

to be subject to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.

1 Corinthians 16:17

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

1 Corinthians 16:18

For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Give recognition to such men.

1 Corinthians 16:19

The churches of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the lord, with the church that is in their house.

1 Corinthians 16:20

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

1 Corinthians 16:21

I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.

1 Corinthians 16:22

If anyone does not love the Lordlet him be accursed. Come, O Lord!

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.