1 Corinthians 161 Corinthians16

Berean Standard BibleKing James Version

1. The Collection for the Saints

   (2 Corinthians 9:1–15)

2. 1BSBNow about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:KJVKJV: Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.
3. 2BSBOn the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.KJVKJV: Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.
4. 3BSBThen, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.KJVKJV: And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.
5. 4BSBAnd if it is advisable for me to go also, they can travel with me.KJVKJV: And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me.

6. Paul’s Travel Plans

   (Romans 15:23–33)

7. 5BSBAfter I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.KJVKJV: Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.
8. 6BSBPerhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.KJVKJV: And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.
9. 7BSBFor I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.KJVKJV: For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.
10. 8BSBBut I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,KJVKJV: But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.
11. 9BSBbecause a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.KJVKJV: For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

12. Timothy and Apollos

    (Philippians 2:19–30)

13. 10BSBIf Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.KJVKJV: Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.
14. 11BSBNo one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.KJVKJV: Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.
15. 12BSBNow about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was not at all inclined to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.KJVKJV: As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.

16. Concluding Exhortations

17. 13BSBBe on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.KJVKJV: Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
18. 14BSBDo everything in love.KJVKJV: Let all your things be done with charity.
19. 15BSBYou know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,KJVKJV: I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)
20. 16BSBto submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.KJVKJV: That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.
21. 17BSBI am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.KJVKJV: I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
22. 18BSBFor they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.KJVKJV: For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.

23. Signature and Final Greetings

    (Colossians 4:15–18; 2 Thessalonians 3:16–18)

24. 19BSBThe churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.KJVKJV: The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
25. 20BSBAll the brothers here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.KJVKJV: All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.
26. 21BSBThis greeting is in my own hand—Paul.KJVKJV: The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.
27. 22BSBIf anyone does not love the Lord, let him be under a curse. Come, O Lord!KJVKJV: If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.
28. 23BSBThe grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.KJVKJV: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
29. 24BSBMy love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.KJVKJV: My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.