1 Corinthians 16 :: Amplified Bible (AMP)

Instructions and Greetings

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.

1Co 16:2

1Co 16:2On 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.

1Co 16:3

1Co 16:3When I arrive, I will send whomever you approve with letters [of authorization] to take your gift [of charity and love] to Jerusalem;

1Co 16:4

1Co 16:4and if it is fitting for me to go too, they will accompany me.

(cf. Act 19:21 )

1Co 16:5

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

1Co 16:6

1Co 16:6but 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.

1Co 16:7

1Co 16:7For 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.

1Co 16:8

1Co 16:8But I will stay in Ephesus until [fn]Pentecost,

1Co 16:9

1Co 16:9because a wide door for effective service has opened to me [in Ephesus, a very promising opportunity], and there are many adversaries.

1Co 16:10

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.

1Co 16:11

1Co 16:11So 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.

1Co 16:12

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.

1Co 16:13

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.

1Co 16:14

1Co 16:14Let everything you do be done in love [motivated and inspired by God’s love for us].

1Co 16:15

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

1Co 16:16

1Co 16:16to 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].

1Co 16:17

1Co 16:17I rejoice because Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus have arrived, for they have made up for your absence.

1Co 16:18

1Co 16:18They have refreshed my spirit as well as yours. So fully acknowledge such men and deeply appreciate them.

1Co 16:19

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.

1Co 16:20

1Co 16:20All the believers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

1Co 16:21

This greeting is in my own hand—Paul.

1Co 16:22

1Co 16:22If 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)!

1Co 16:23

1Co 16:23The grace of our Lord Jesus [His unmerited favor, His spiritual blessing, His profound mercy] be with you.

1Co 16:24

1Co 16:24My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.