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With regard to the collection for the saints, please follow the directions that I gave to the churches of Galatia: |
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On the first day of the week, each of you should set aside some income and save it to the extent that God has blessed you, so that a collection will not have to be made when I come. |
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Then, when I arrive, I will send those whom you approve with letters of explanation to carry your gift to Jerusalem. |
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And if it seems advisable that I should go also, they will go with me. |
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But I will come to you after I have gone through Macedonia— for I will be going through Macedonia— |
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and perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so that you can send me on my journey, wherever I go. |
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For I do not want to see you now in passing, since I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord allows. |
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But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost, |
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because a door of great opportunity stands wide open for me, but there are many opponents. |
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Now if Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear among you, for he is doing the Lord's work, as I am too. |
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So then, let no one treat him with contempt. But send him on his way in peace so that he may come to me. For I am expecting him with the brothers. |
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With regard to our brother Apollos: I strongly encouraged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was simply not his intention to come now. He will come when he has the opportunity. |
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Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, show courage, be strong. |
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Everything you do should be done in love. |
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Now, brothers and sisters, you know about the household of Stephanus, that as the first converts of Achaia, they devoted themselves to ministry for the saints. I urge you |
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also to submit to people like this, and to everyone who cooperates in the work and labors hard. |
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I was glad about the arrival of Stephanus, Fortunatus, and Achaicus because they have supplied the fellowship with you that I lacked. |
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For they refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this. |
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The churches in the province of Asia send greetings to you. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, with the church that meets in their house. |
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All the brothers and sisters send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss. |
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I, Paul, send this greeting with my own hand. |
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Let anyone who has no love for the Lord be accursed. Our Lord, come! |
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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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