English Bible Presentation Sharing - 1-Corinthians Book, chapter 16, verse 20 in Erven Version

1 Corinthians 16 : 1 (ERVEN)

Now, about the collection of money for God's people: Do the same as I told the Galatian churches to do.

1 Corinthians 16 : 2 (ERVEN)

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.

1 Corinthians 16 : 3 (ERVEN)

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.

1 Corinthians 16 : 4 (ERVEN)

If it seems good for me to go too, we can all travel together.

1 Corinthians 16 : 5 (ERVEN)

I plan to go through Macedonia, so I will come to you after that.

1 Corinthians 16 : 6 (ERVEN)

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.

1 Corinthians 16 : 7 (ERVEN)

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.

1 Corinthians 16 : 8 (ERVEN)

But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost.

1 Corinthians 16 : 9 (ERVEN)

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.

1 Corinthians 16 : 10 (ERVEN)

Timothy might come to you. Try to make him feel comfortable with you. He is working for the Lord the same as I am.

1 Corinthians 16 : 11 (ERVEN)

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.

1 Corinthians 16 : 12 (ERVEN)

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.

1 Corinthians 16 : 13 (ERVEN)

Be careful. Hold firmly to your faith. Have courage and be strong.

1 Corinthians 16 : 14 (ERVEN)

Do everything in love.

1 Corinthians 16 : 15 (ERVEN)

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,

1 Corinthians 16 : 16 (ERVEN)

to follow the leading of people like these and others who work hard and serve together with them.

1 Corinthians 16 : 17 (ERVEN)

I am happy that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have come. You are not here, but they have filled your place.

1 Corinthians 16 : 18 (ERVEN)

They have been a great encouragement to me and to you as well. You should recognize the value of such people.

1 Corinthians 16 : 19 (ERVEN)

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.

1 Corinthians 16 : 20 (ERVEN)

All the brothers and sisters send their greetings. Give each other the special greeting of God's people.

1 Corinthians 16 : 21 (ERVEN)

Here's my greeting in my own handwriting� Paul.

1 Corinthians 16 : 22 (ERVEN)

If anyone does not love the Lord, let that person be separated from God�lost forever! Come, O Lord!

1 Corinthians 16 : 23 (ERVEN)

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

1 Corinthians 16 : 24 (ERVEN)

My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus.