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1 Corinthians 16 :: Amplified Bible (AMP)

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Now concerning the money collected for [the relief of] the saints [in Jerusalem], you are to do the same as I directed the churches of Galatia to do.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:2 - On the first day of every week each one of you is to put something aside, in proportion to his prosperity, and save it so that no collections [will need to] be made when I come.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:3 - When I arrive, I will send whomever you approve with letters [of authorization] to take your gift [of charity and love] to Jerusalem;

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Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:4 - and if it is fitting for me to go too, they will accompany me.
(cf. Act 19:21 )

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I will visit you after I go through Macedonia, for I am only passing through Macedonia;

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Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:6 - but it may be that I will stay with you [for a while], or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way to wherever I may go afterward.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:7 - For I do not wish to see you right now just in passing, but I hope to remain with you for some time [later on], if the Lord permits.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:8 - But I will stay in Ephesus until [fn]Pentecost,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:9 - because a wide door for effective service has opened to me [in Ephesus, a very promising opportunity], and there are many adversaries.

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If Timothy comes, see to it that [you put him at ease, so that] he has nothing to fear in regard to you, for he is [devotedly] doing the Lord’s work, just as I am.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:11 - So allow no one to treat him with disdain [as if he were inconsequential]. But send him off [cordially, and speed him on his way] in peace, so that he may come to me, for I am expecting him [to come along] with the other brothers.

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As for our brother Apollos, I have strongly encouraged him to visit you with the other brothers. It was not at all his desire to come now, but he will come when he has the opportunity.

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Be on guard; stand firm in your faith [in God, respecting His precepts and keeping your doctrine sound]. Act like [mature] men and be courageous; be strong.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:14 - Let everything you do be done in love [motivated and inspired by God’s love for us].

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Brothers and sisters, you know that those of the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to [fn]God’s people—now I urge you

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Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:16 - to be subject to such leaders [treating them with courtesy and respect], and to everyone who helps in the work and labors [for the benefit of yourselves and the church].

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Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:17 - I rejoice because Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus have arrived, for they have made up for your absence.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:18 - They have refreshed my spirit as well as yours. So fully acknowledge such men and deeply appreciate them.

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The churches of Asia send you their greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church [that meets] in their house, send you their warm greetings in the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:20 - All the believers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

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This greeting is in my own hand—Paul.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:22 - If anyone does not love the Lord [does not obey and respect and believe in Jesus Christ and His message], he is to be accursed. Maranatha (O our Lord, come)!

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Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:23 - The grace of our Lord Jesus [His unmerited favor, His spiritual blessing, His profound mercy] be with you.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:24 - My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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AMP Footnotes
Feast of the Harvest, also called Feast of Weeks.
Lit the saints.
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