16:1 Now concerning the collection of funds for the holy ones, do what I prescribed for those in Galatia:

16:2 on the First of Sabbaths, each of you should set aside an amount according to how you have prospered. That way no collections have to be made when I come.

16:3 Now when I do come, I will write letters of recommendation for whomever you choose to take your gift to Jerusalem.

16:4 If I have the opportunity to go, I’ll take them along with me.

16:5 I plan to come to you on my way through Macedonia.

16:6 If by any chance I can stay there with you, maybe even for the winter, then you can send me on to wherever I’m going.

16:7 My intention is not to just see you now in passing, but with the hope that I can spend some time with you if the Master permits.

16:8 But I will stay in Ephesus till Pentecost,

16:9 because a great opportunity has presented itself, and there are many who oppose me.

16:10 Now if Timothy comes, see to it that he can come to you without apprehension, for he is doing the work of the Master just as I am.

16:11 And let no one look down on him. Send him on in peace so he can visit me, because I am waiting for him with the brothers and sisters.

16:12 Concerning brother Apollos, I have asked him to come to you with the sisters and brothers. He really did not want to come now, but he will when it’s convenient.

16:13 Stay sharp! Stand firm in the faith; be brave and strong.

16:14 Do everything in love.

16:15 Now I plead with you, brothers and sisters— you who are acquainted with the household of Stephanas, the first in Achaia to believe and who dedicated themselves to serve the holy ones—

16:16 that you will support them and all who labor together with us.

16:17 I am very happy that Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus have arrived because they were able to supply whatever you lacked.

16:18 Recognize these who have soothed my spirit and yours.

16:19 The Congregations in the province of Asia greet you as fellow servants of the Master, as do Aquila and Prisca, along with the Congregation that meets in their home.

16:20 All the brothers and sisters greet you; greet each other warmly.

16:21 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand.

16:22 A curse upon anyone who has no affection for the Master! Come, Master!

16:23 May the favor of Master Jesus the Anointed be with you.

16:24 My love is with all of you in Anointed Jesus.