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Now, about the collection of money for God's people: Do the same as I told the Galatian churches to do. |
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On the first day of every week, each of you should take some of your money and put it in a special place. Save up as much as you can from what you are blessed with. Then you will not have to gather it all after I come. |
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When I arrive, I will send some men to take your gift to Jerusalem. These will be the ones you all agree should go. I will send them with letters of introduction. |
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If it seems good for me to go too, we can all travel together. |
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I plan to go through Macedonia, so I will come to you after that. |
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Maybe I will stay with you for a time. I might even stay all winter. Then you can help me on my trip, wherever I go. |
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I don't want to come see you now, because I would have to leave to go to other places. I hope to stay a longer time with you, if the Lord allows it. |
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But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost. |
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I will stay here, because a good opportunity for a great and growing work has been given to me now. And there are many people working against it. |
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Timothy might come to you. Try to make him feel comfortable with you. He is working for the Lord the same as I am. |
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So none of you should refuse to accept Timothy. Help him continue on his trip in peace so that he can come back to me. I am expecting him to come back with the other brothers. |
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Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly encouraged him to visit you with the other brothers. But he was sure that he did not want to come now. He will come when he has the opportunity. |
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Be careful. Hold firmly to your faith. Have courage and be strong. |
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Do everything in love. |
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You know that Stephanas and his family were the first believers in Achaia. They have given themselves to the service of God's people. I ask you, brothers and sisters, |
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to follow the leading of people like these and others who work hard and serve together with them. |
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I am happy that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have come. You are not here, but they have filled your place. |
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They have been a great encouragement to me and to you as well. You should recognize the value of such people. |
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The churches in Asia send you their greetings. Aquila and Priscilla greet you in the Lord. Also the church that meets in their house sends greetings. |
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All the brothers and sisters send their greetings. Give each other the special greeting of God's people. |
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Here's my greeting in my own handwriting— Paul. |
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If anyone does not love the Lord, let that person be separated from God—lost forever! Come, O Lord! |
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The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. |
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My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. |
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