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Instructions and Greetings

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also.

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Collection for the Saints

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also:

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On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come.

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On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come.

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When I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem;

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And when I come, whomever you approve by your letters I will send to bear your gift to Jerusalem.

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and if it is fitting for me to go also, they will go with me.

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But if it is fitting that I go also, they will go with me.

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But I will come to you after I go through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia;

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Personal Plans

Now I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia).

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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.

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And it may be that I will remain, or even spend the winter with you, that you may send me on my journey, wherever I go.

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For I do not wish to see you now just in passing; for I hope to remain with you for some time, if the Lord permits.

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For I do not wish to see you now on the way; but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.

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But I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost;

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But I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost.

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for a wide door for effective service has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

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For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

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Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without cause to be afraid, for he is doing the Lord’s work, as I also am.

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And if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.

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So let no one despise him. But send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brethren.

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Therefore let no one despise him. But send him on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brethren.

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But concerning Apollos our brother, I encouraged him greatly to come to you with the brethren; and it was not at all his desire to come now, but he will come when he has opportunity.

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Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brethren, but he was quite unwilling to come at this time; however, he will come when he has a convenient time.

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Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.

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Final Exhortations

Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.

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Let all that you do be done in love.

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Let all that you do be done with love.

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Now I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to the saints),

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I urge you, brethren — you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints —

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that you also be in subjection to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.

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that you also submit to such, and to everyone who works and labors with us.

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I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part.

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I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for what was lacking on your part they supplied.

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For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.

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For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.

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The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Prisca greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

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Greetings and a Solemn Farewell

The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

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All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

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All the brethren greet you.
Greet one another with a holy kiss.

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The greeting is in my own hand — Paul.

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The salutation with my own hand — Paul’s.

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If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be accursed. Maranatha.

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If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be [a]accursed. O[b] Lord, come!