1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, do as I directed the churches of Galatia to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each of you should set something aside and save it according to how you prosper, so that collections will not have to be made when I come. 3 When I arrive, I will send those you approve with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem. 4 And if it is fitting for me to go too, they will go with me. 5 I will come to you after I pass through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia. 6 Perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so that you may help me on my way wherever I go. 7 For I do not want to see you now just in passing. I hope to stay with you for some time, if the Lord permits. 8 But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost, 9 for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. 10 If Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear among you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am. 11 So let no one despise him. Help him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers. 12 Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers. He was not at all willing to come now, but he will come when he has an opportunity. 13 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong. 14 Let all that you do be done in love. 15 Now I urge you, brothers—you know the household of Stephanas, that they are the firstfruits of Achaia and have devoted themselves to serving the saints— 16 to submit yourselves to people like these and to everyone who joins in the work and labors. 17 I rejoice at the arrival of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for they have made up for your absence. 18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. So recognize people like these. 19 The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, together with the church in their house. 20 All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. 21 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. 22 If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come! 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. 24 My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus.