The Collection for the Saints
1Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise.+ 2On the first day of the week, let each one of you save, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.+ 3When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.+ 4If it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me.+Paul’s Travel Plans
5But I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia.+ 6But with you it may be that I will stay, or even winter, that you may send me on my journey wherever I go.+ 7For I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.+ 8But I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost,+ 9for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.+Timothy and Apollos
10Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.+ 11Therefore let no one despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers.+ 12Now concerning Apollos, the brother, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers; and it was not at all his desire to come now; but he will come when he has an opportunity.+Concluding Exhortations
13Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!+ 14Let all that you do be done in love.+ 15Now I beg you, brothers (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to serve the saints),+ 16that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.+ 17I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied.+ 18For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that.+Signature and Final Greetings
Colossians 4:15–18; 2 Thessalonians 3:16–18
19The assemblies of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you much in the Lord, together with the assembly that is in their house.+ 20All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.+ 21This greeting is by me, Paul, with my own hand.+ 22If any man doesn’t love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Come, Lord!+ 23The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.+ 24My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.+