1 Now concerning the collection for the saints: just as I gave directions about [it] to the churches of Galatia, so you do also.
2 On the first [day] of the week, each one of you {put aside} [something], saving up {to whatever extent he has prospered}, in order that whenever I come, at that time collections do not take place.
3 And whenever I arrive, whomever you approve by letters, I will send these to take your gift to Jerusalem.
4 And if it is worthwhile for me to go also, they will travel with me.
5 But I will come to you whenever I go through Macedonia (for I am going through Macedonia),
6 and perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I may go.
7 For I do not want to see you now in passing, for I hope to remain some time with you, if the Lord allows [it].
8 But I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost,
9 for a great and effective door has opened for me, and [there are] many opponents.
10 But if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without cause to fear, for he is carrying out the Lord's work, as I also [am].
11 Therefore do not let anyone disdain him, but send him [on his way] in peace in order that he may come to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers.
12 Now concerning Apollos our brother, I urged him many [times] that he should come to you with the brothers, and he was not at all willing that he should come now, but he will come whenever he has [an] opportunity.
13 Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act courageously, be strong.
14 All your [actions] must be done in love.
15 Now I urge you, brothers--you know about the household of Stephanas, that they are the first fruits of Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the ministry for the saints--
16 that you also be subject to such people, and to all those who work together and labor.
17 Now I rejoice over the arrival of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because these make up for your absence,
18 for they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore recognize such people.