The Collection for the Saints (2 Corinthians 9:1–15)
1 UEB Now concerning the collection for the believers, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you are to do. BSB BSB: Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:
2 UEB On the first day of the week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up as you are able. Do this so that there will be no collections when I come. BSB BSB: On 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.
3 UEB When I arrive, whomever you approve, I will send with letters to deliver your offering to Jerusalem. BSB BSB: Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
4 UEB If it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me. BSB BSB: And if it is advisable for me to go also, they can travel with me.
Paul’s Travel Plans (Romans 15:23–33)
5 UEB But I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia. For I will pass through Macedonia. BSB BSB: After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.
6 UEB Perhaps I may stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may help me on my journey, wherever I go. BSB BSB: Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.
7 UEB For I do not wish to see you now for only a passing visit. For I am looking forward to spending more time with you, if the Lord permits. BSB BSB: For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.
8 UEB But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost, BSB BSB: But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,
9 UEB for a wide door has opened for me, and there are many adversaries. BSB BSB: because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.
Timothy and Apollos (Philippians 2:19–30)
10 UEB Now when Timothy comes, see that he is with you unafraid, for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I am doing. BSB BSB: If 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.
11 UEB Let no one despise him. Help him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me. For I am expecting him to come along with the brothers. BSB BSB: No 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.
12 UEB Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly encouraged him to visit you with the brothers. But it was not at all his will that he come now. However, he will come when the time is right. BSB BSB: Now 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.
Concluding Exhortations 13 UEB Be watchful, stand fast in the faith, act like men, be strong. BSB BSB: Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
14 UEB Let all that you do be done in love. BSB BSB: Do everything in love.
15 UEB You know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have set themselves to the service of the believers. Now I urge you, brothers, BSB BSB: You 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,
16 UEB to be in submission to such people and to everyone who helps in the work and labors with us. BSB BSB: to submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.
17 UEB I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus. They have made up for your absence. BSB BSB: I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
18 UEB For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this. BSB BSB: For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.
Signature and Final Greetings (Colossians 4:15–18; 2 Thessalonians 3:16–18)
20 UEB All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. BSB BSB: All the brothers here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21 UEB I, Paul, write this with my own hand. BSB BSB: This greeting is in my own hand—Paul.
22 UEB If anyone does not love the Lord, may he be accursed. Our Lord, come! BSB BSB: If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be under a curse. Come, O Lord!
23 UEB The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. BSB BSB: The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
24 UEB My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. BSB BSB: My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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