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| 16:1 |
Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also.
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| 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.
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| 16:3 |
When I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem;
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| 16:4 |
and if it is fitting for me to go also, they will go with me.
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| 16:5 |
But I will come to you after I go through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia;
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 16:8 |
But I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost;
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| 16:9 |
for a wide door for effective service has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 16:13 |
Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
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| 16:14 |
Let all that you do be done in love.
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| 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),
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| 16:16 |
that you also be in subjection to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.
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| 16:17 |
I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part.
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| 16:18 |
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.
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| 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.
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| 16:20 |
All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
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| 16:21 |
The greeting is in my own hand--Paul.
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| 16:22 |
If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be accursed. Maranatha.
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| 16:23 |
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
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| 16:24 |
My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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