1Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:[ † ]Acts 11:29Galatians 2:10 2On 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.[ † ]Acts 20:7 3Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.[ † ]2 Corinthians 3:12 Corinthians 8:18 4And if it is advisable for me to go also, they can travel with me.[ † ]2 Corinthians 8:4-19
5After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.[ † ]Acts 19:212 Corinthians 1:15-16 6Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.[ † ]Acts 15:3Romans 15:241 Corinthians 16:11 7For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.[ † ]Acts 18:21James 4:15 8But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,[ † ]Leviticus 23:15-22 9because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.[ † ]Acts 14:272 Corinthians 2:12Colossians 4:3Acts 19:9
10If 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.[ † ]Acts 19:222 Timothy 1:2Philippians 2:201 Thessalonians 3:2 11No 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.[ † ]1 Timothy 4:12Titus 2:15Acts 15:33
12Now 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.[ † ]Acts 18:241 Corinthians 1:121 Corinthians 3:5
13Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.[ † ]Matthew 24:421 Corinthians 15:1Galatians 5:1Philippians 1:27Philippians 4:11 Thessalonians 3:82 Thessalonians 2:15Psalms 31:24Ephesians 3:16Ephesians 6:10Colossians 1:11 14Do everything in love.[ † ]1 Peter 4:8
15You 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,[ † ]1 Corinthians 1:16Romans 16:52 Corinthians 8:4 16to submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.[ † ]Ephesians 5:211 Thessalonians 5:12Hebrews 13:17Hebrews 6:10
17I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.[ † ]2 Corinthians 11:9Philippians 2:30 18For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.[ † ]Colossians 4:8Philippians 2:29
19The 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.[ † ]Romans 16:5
20All the brothers here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.[ † ]Romans 16:16
21This greeting is in my own hand—Paul.[ † ]Romans 16:22Galatians 6:11Colossians 4:182 Thessalonians 3:17Philemon 19
22If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be under a curse. Come, O Lord![ † ]Ephesians 6:24Galatians 1:8-9Jude 14, 15
23The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.[ † ]Romans 16:20
24My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.