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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.
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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.
1322Be watchful, 23stand firm in the faith, 24act like men, 25be strong.
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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--
1630be subject to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.
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I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for 31your absence,
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for they 32refreshed my spirit as well as yours. 33Give recognition to such men.