| 1 | Now concerning the collections which are made for the saints: just as I have arranged for the churches of Galatia, so should it also be done with you. |
| 2 | On the first day of the week, the Sabbath, let each one of you take from himself, setting aside what will be well-pleasing to him, so that when I arrive, the collections will not have to be made then. |
| 3 | And when I am present, whomever you shall approve through letters, these I shall send to bear your gifts to Jerusalem. |
| 4 | And if it is fitting for me to go too, they shall go with me. |
| 5 | Now I will visit you after I have passed through Macedonia. For I will pass through Macedonia. |
| 6 | And perhaps I will stay with you, and even spend the winter, so that you may lead me on my way, whenever I depart. |
| 7 | For I am not willing to see you now only in passing, since I hope that I may remain with you for some length of time, if the Lord permits. |
| 8 | But I must remain at Ephesus, even until Pentecost. |
| 9 | For a door, great and unavoidable, has opened to me, as well as many adversaries. |
| 10 | Now if Timothy arrives, see to it that he may be among you without fear. For he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I also do. |
| 11 | Therefore, let no one despise him. Instead, lead him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me. For I am awaiting him with the brothers. |
| 12 | But concerning our brother, Apollo, I am letting you know that I pleaded with him greatly to go to you with the brothers, and clearly it was not his will to go at this time. But he will arrive when there is a space of time for him. |
| 13 | Be vigilant. Stand with faith. Act manfully and be strengthened. |
| 14 | Let all that is yours be immersed in charity. |
| 15 | And I beg you, brothers: You know the house of Stephanus, and of Fortunatus, and of Achaicus, that they are the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saints. |
| 16 | So you should be subject also to persons such as this, as well as to all who are cooperating and working with them. |
| 17 | Now I rejoice in the presence of Stephanus and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because what was lacking in you, they have supplied. |
| 18 | For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore, recognize persons such as this. |
| 19 | The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you greatly in the Lord, with the church of their household, where I also am a guest. |
| 20 | All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. |
| 21 | This is a greeting from my own hand, Paul. |
| 22 | If anyone does not love our Lord Jesus Christ, let him be anathema! Maran Atha. |
| 23 | May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. |
| 24 | My charity is with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen. |
