1Cor 16
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Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to the churches of Galatia,
so also do you.
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Upon the first day of the week let each one of you lay by him in store, as he may
prosper, that no collections be made when I come.
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And when I arrive, whomever you shall approve, them will I send with letters to carry
your bounty to Jerusalem:
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and if it be meet for me to go also, they shall go with me.
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But I will come to you, when I shall have passed through Macedonia; for I pass through
Macedonia;
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but with you it may be that I shall abide, or even winter, that you may set me forward
on my journey wherever I go.
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For I do not wish to see you now by the way; for I hope to tarry a while with you,
if the Lord permit.
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But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost;
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for a great door and effectual is opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
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Now if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear; for he works the work of
the Lord, as I also do:
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let no man therefore despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that
he may come to me: for I expect him with the brethren.
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But as touching Apollos the brother, I besought him much to come to you with the brethren:
and it was not all [his] will to come now; but he will come when he shall have opportunity.
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Watch you, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
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Let all that you do be done in love.
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Now I beseech you, brethren (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first
fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to minister to the saints),
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that you also be in subjection to such, and to every one that helps in the work and
labors.
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And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which
was lacking on your part they supplied.
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For they refreshed my spirit and yours: acknowledge you therefore them that are such.
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The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Prisca salute you much in the Lord, with
the church that is in their house.
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All the brethren salute you. Salute one another with a holy kiss.
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The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.
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If any man loves not the Lord, let him be anathema. Maranatha.
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The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.