1 CORINTHIANS Chapter 16 (GNB)
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Now, concerning what you wrote about the money to be raised to help God's
people in Judea. You must do what I told the churches in Galatia to do.
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Every Sunday each of you must put aside some money, in proportion to what you
have earned, and save it up, so that there will be no need to collect money
when I come.
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After I come, I shall give letters of introduction to those you have approved,
and send them to take your gift to Jerusalem.
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If it seems worthwhile for me to go, then they can go along with me.
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I shall come to you after I have gone through Macedonia---for I have to go
through Macedonia.
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I shall probably spend some time with you, perhaps the whole winter, and then
you can help me to continue my trip, wherever it is I shall go next.
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I want to see you more than just briefly in passing; I
hope to spend quite a long time with you, if the Lord allows.
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I will stay here in Ephesus until the day of Pentecost.
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There is a real opportunity here for great and worthwhile work, even though
there are many opponents.
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If Timothy comes your way, be sure to make him feel welcome among you, because
he is working for the Lord, just as I am.
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No one should look down on him, but you must help him continue his trip in
peace, so that he will come back to me; for I am expecting him back with the
believers.
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Now, about brother Apollos. I have often encouraged him
to visit you with the other believers, but he is not completely convinced that
he should go at this time. When he gets the chance, however, he will go.
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Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be brave, be strong.
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Do all your work in love.
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You know about Stephanas and his family; they are the
first Christian converts in Achaia and have given themselves to the service of
God's people. I beg you, my friends,
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to follow the leadership of such people as these, and
of anyone else who works and serves with them.
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I am happy about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; they
have made up for your absence
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and have cheered me up, just as they cheered you up. Such men as these deserve
notice.
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The churches in the province of Asia send you their greetings; Aquila and
Priscilla and the church that meets in their house send warm Christian
greetings.
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All the believers here send greetings. Greet one another with the kiss of
peace.
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With my own hand I write this: Greetings from Paul.
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Whoever does not love the Lord---a curse on him! Marana tha---Our
Lord, come!
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The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
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My love be with you all in Christ Jesus.
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