MODERN LITERAL VERSION

16:1 Now concerning the collection which is *for the holy-ones, as I commanded to the congregations* of Galatia, so you* also, practice such.
16:2 {F} Every first day of the week, let each one of you* place beside himself, storing up from whatever he prospers in, that* whenever I come, no collections may happen then.
16:3 Now whenever I come, I will send whomever you* approve, with letters to carry your* favor to Jerusalem;
16:4 and if it is also worthy for me to travel there; they will travel with me.
16:5 But I will come to you*, whenever I have gone through Macedonia; for* I am going through Macedonia.
16:6 Now it may be that I will remain or even spend the winter with you*, that* you* may send me onward wherever I go.
16:7 For* I do not wish to see you* now on the way, but I am hoping to remain with you* some time, if the Lord permits.
16:8 But I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost;
16:9 for* a large and effective door is opened to me and many are laying in opposition to me.

16:10 Now if Timothy comes, see to it, that* he may become fearless toward you*; for* he is working the work of the Lord, as I also am.
16:11 Therefore let no one scorn him. But send him onward in peace, that* he may come to me; for* I am waiting for him with the brethren.
16:12 Now concerning Apollos the brother, I encouraged him many times that* he should come to you* with the brethren and it was certainly not his will that* he should come now, but he will come whenever he has an opportunity.

16:13 Watch. Stand-firm in the faith. Be manly. Be powerful.
16:14 Let all your* things happen in love*.

16:15 Now you* know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruit of Achaia and that they have appointed themselves to serve the holy-ones. I encourage you* brethren,
16:16 that* you* may also be subject to those who are such and to everyone working together with us and laboring with them.
16:17 Now I am rejoicing in the presence of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they fulfilled this lack of yours*,
16:18 for* they gave-rest to my spirit and yours*. Therefore recognize those who are such.

16:19 The congregations* of Asia greet you*. Aquila and Priscilla greet you* much in the Lord, together with the congregation* that is in their house.
16:20 All the brethren greet you*. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

16:21 The greeting from me Paul with my own hand.
16:22 If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Lord, come! Lord, come!
16:23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you*.
16:24 My love* be with you* all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
{Footnotes: 1Co 16:1-3- Acts 24:17; Romans 15:27; 2 Corinthians 8, 9; Gal 2:10. 1Co 16:2- Greek: According to one of the. An idiom in Greek.}