76 lines
2.5 KiB
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76 lines
2.5 KiB
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## The Collection of Gifts
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###### 1
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Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also.
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###### 2
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On the first day of every week each one of you is to set _something_ aside, saving whatever he has prospered, so that no collections be made when I come.
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###### 3
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And when I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem,
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and if it is fitting for me to go also, they will go with me.
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###### 5
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But I will come to you after I go through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia;
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###### 6
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and perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I may go.
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###### 7
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For I do not wish to see you now _just_ in passing, for I hope to remain with you for some time, if the Lord permits.
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###### 8
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But I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost,
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for a wide and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
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###### 10
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Now if Timothy comes, take care that he is with you without fear, for he is doing the Lord's work, as I also am.
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So let no one despise him. But send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me, for I expect him with the brothers.
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###### 12
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Now concerning Apollos our brother, I encouraged him greatly to come to you with the brothers, and it was not at all _his_ desire to come now, but he will come when he has opportunity.
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## Final Instructions and Greetings
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###### 13
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Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
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###### 14
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Let all that you do be done in love.
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###### 15
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Now I exhort you, brothers (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for service to the saints),
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that you also be in subjection to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.
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###### 17
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And I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part.
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For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore recognize such men.
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The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Prisca greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
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All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
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The greeting is in my own hand--Paul.
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If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be accursed. Maranatha.
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The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
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###### 24
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My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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