The Collection for the Saints
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Now concerninga1the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do.
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On 2the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, 3as he may prosper, 4so that there will be no collecting when I come.
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And when I arrive, I will send 5those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
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If it seems advisable that I should go also, they will accompany me.
Plans for Travel
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and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may 9help me on my journey, wherever I go.
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For I do not want to see you now 10just in passing. I hope to spend some time with you, 11if the Lord permits.
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15When Timothy comes, see that you put him at ease among you, for 16he is doing 17the work of the Lord, as I am.
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So 18let no one despise him. 19Help him on his way 20in peace, that he may return to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers.
Final Instructions
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Now concerning 21our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was not at all his willb to come now. He will come when he has opportunity.
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Now I urge you, brothersc--you know that 27the householdd of Stephanas were 28the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves 29to the service of the saints--
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I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for 31your absence,
Greetings
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The churches of Asia send you greetings. 34Aquila and Prisca, together with 35the church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord.
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My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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