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[1] Concerning the gathering for the Saints, as I have ordained in the Churches of Galatia, so do ye also.
[2] Every first day of the week, let every one of you put aside by himself, and lay up as God hath prospered him, that then there be no gatherings when I come.
[3] And when I am come, whosoever ye shall allow by letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.
[4] And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me.
[5] Now I will come unto you, after I have gone through Macedonia (for I will pass through Macedonia.)
[6] And it may be that I will abide, yea, or winter with you, that you may bring me on my way whithersoever I go.
[7] For I will not see you now in my passage, but I trust to abide a while with you, if the Lord permit.
[8] And I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.
[9] For a great door and effectual is opened unto me: but there are many adversaries.
[10] Now if Timotheus come, see that he be without fear with you: for he worketh the work of the Lord, even as I do.
[11] Let no man therefore despise him: but convey him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.
[12] As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him, to come unto you with the brethren: but his mind was not at all to come at this time: howbeit he will come when he shall have convenient time.
[13] Watch ye: stand fast in the faith: quiet you like men, and be strong.
[14] Let all your things be done in love.
[15] Now, brethren, I beseech you (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have given themselves to minister unto the Saints)
[16] That ye be obedient even unto such, and to all that help with us and labor.
[17] I am glad of the coming of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus: for they have supplied the want of you.
[18] For they have comforted my spirit and yours: acknowledge therefore such men.
[19] The Churches of Asia salute you: Aquila and Priscilla with the Church that is in their house, salute you greatly in the Lord.
[20] All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.
[21] The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.
[22] If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be had in execration , yea excommunicate to death.
[23] The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
[24] My love be with you all in Christ Jesus, Amen. ΒΆ The first Epistle to the Corinthians, written from Philippi, and sent by Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, and Timotheus.
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