English Bible Presentation Sharing - 1-Corinthians Book, chapter 16, verse 12 in Ncv Version

1 Corinthians 16 : 1 (NCV)

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

1 Corinthians 16 : 2 (NCV)

On the first day of every week, each one of you should put aside money as you have been blessed. Save it up so you will not have to collect money after I come.

1 Corinthians 16 : 3 (NCV)

When I arrive, I will send whomever you approve to take your gift to Jerusalem. I will send them with letters of introduction,

1 Corinthians 16 : 4 (NCV)

and if it seems good for me to go also, they will go along with me.

1 Corinthians 16 : 5 (NCV)

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

1 Corinthians 16 : 6 (NCV)

Perhaps I will stay with you for a time or even all winter. Then you can help me on my trip, wherever I go.

1 Corinthians 16 : 7 (NCV)

I do not want to see you now just in passing. I hope to stay a longer time with you if the Lord allows it.

1 Corinthians 16 : 8 (NCV)

But I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost,

1 Corinthians 16 : 9 (NCV)

because a good opportunity for a great and growing work has been given to me now. And there are many people working against me.

1 Corinthians 16 : 10 (NCV)

If Timothy comes to you, see to it that he has nothing to fear with you, because he is working for the Lord just as I am.

1 Corinthians 16 : 11 (NCV)

So none of you should treat Timothy as unimportant, but help him on his trip in peace so that he can come back to me. I am expecting him to come with the brothers.

1 Corinthians 16 : 12 (NCV)

Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly encouraged him to visit you with the other brothers. He did not at all want to come now; he will come when he has the opportunity.

1 Corinthians 16 : 13 (NCV)

Be alert. Continue strong in the faith. Have courage, and be strong.

1 Corinthians 16 : 14 (NCV)

Do everything in love.

1 Corinthians 16 : 15 (NCV)

You know that the family of Stephanas were the first believers in Southern Greece and that they have given themselves to the service of God's people. I ask you, brothers and sisters,

1 Corinthians 16 : 16 (NCV)

to follow the leading of people like these and anyone else who works and serves with them.

1 Corinthians 16 : 17 (NCV)

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

1 Corinthians 16 : 18 (NCV)

They have refreshed my spirit and yours. You should recognize the value of people like these.

1 Corinthians 16 : 19 (NCV)

The churches in the country of Asia send greetings to you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you in the Lord, as does the church that meets in their house.

1 Corinthians 16 : 20 (NCV)

All the brothers and sisters here send greetings. Give each other a holy kiss when you meet.

1 Corinthians 16 : 21 (NCV)

I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand.

1 Corinthians 16 : 22 (NCV)

If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be separated from God -- lost forever! Come, O Lord!

1 Corinthians 16 : 23 (NCV)

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

1 Corinthians 16 : 24 (NCV)

My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus.