16:1 Now concerning the collection which is *for the holy-ones, just-like I commanded to the congregations* of Galatia, so you* also, practice* such!
16:2 Every first day of the week, let each of you* place beside himself, storing up, if he prospers in anything, in order that whenever I come, no collections may happen then.
16:3 Now whenever I come*, I will be sending these, whomever you* approve through letters, to carry your* favor to Jerusalem;
16:4 and if it is also worthy for me to travel there; they will be traveling together with me.
16:5 But I will be coming to you*, whenever I go through Macedonia; for* I am going through Macedonia.
16:6 Now having obtained passage to you*; I will be remaining or even will be wintering with you *, in order that you* may send me onward to wherever I am traveling.
16:7 For* I do not wish to see you* now on the way, but I am hoping to remain with you* some time, if the Lord permits.
16:8 But I will be remaining in Ephesus until the Pentecost;
16:9 for* a great and effective door has opened to me and many are laying in opposition to me.
16:10 Now if Timothy comes, see* to it, in order that he may become fearless toward you*; for* he is working the work of the Lord, as I also am.
16:11 Therefore do not let anyone scorn him. But send* him onward in peace, in order that he may come to me; for* I am waiting for him with the brethren.
16:12 Now concerning Apollos the brother, I encouraged him many times in order that he should come to you* with the brethren and it was certainly not his will in order that he should come now, but he will be coming whenever he should have an opportunity.
16:13 Watch*. Stand-firm* in the faith. Be* manly. Be* powerful.
16:14 Let all your* things happen in love*.
16:15 Now you* know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruit of Achaia and that they have appointed themselves into the service *for the holy-ones. I encourage you* brethren,
16:16 in order that you* may also be subject to those who are such and to everyone working together with us and laboring with them.
16:17 Now I am rejoicing on the presence of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because these fulfilled the lack of yours*,
16:18 for* they gave-rest to my spirit and yours*. Therefore recognize* those who are such.
16:19 The congregations* of Asia greet you*. Aquila and Priscilla greet you* much in the Lord, together with the congregation* in their house.
16:20 All the brethren greet you*. Greet* one another with* a holy kiss.
16:21 The greeting from Paul with my own hand.
16:22 If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. The Lord has-come!
16:23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ is with you*.
16:24 My love* is with all of you* in Christ Jesus. Amen.