1 NOW concerning the collection which is for the saints, as I have given an order to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye.
2 On the first day of the week let every one of you set apart with himself, treasuring it up, whatsoever he may please to give, that when I come there may be then no gatherings.
3 But when I come, whosoever you shall approve by letters, those will I send to carry your charity to Jerusalem.
4 But if it be of importance that I should go also, they shall go with me.
5 Now I will come unto you when I have passed through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia);
6 and perhaps I shall abide with you, yea and winter with you, that you may send me forward whithersoever I go.
7 For I will not see you now in passing, but I hope to remain some considerable time with you if the Lord permit.
8 But I shall abide at Ephesus until the Pentecost:
9 for there is opened to me a great door, and effectual, and there are many adversaries.
10 But if Timothy come, see that he may be among you without fear: for he worketh the Lord's work, as I also do.
11 Let no man therefore treat him with disrespect; but forward him on his way in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brethren.
12 As concerning brother Apollos, I besought him much that he would come to you with the brethren; but it was not at all his wish to come at this time: but he will come when he can find a good opportunity.
13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, be manful, be strong.
14 Let all your concerns be transacted in love.
15 Now I exhort you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints:)
16 wherefore submit yourselves to such, and to every one that worketh with us and laboureth.
17 I rejoice in the arrival of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus; because what was lacking from you, they have supplied.
18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours; respect therefore such men.