## The Collection of Gifts 

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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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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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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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But I will come to you after I go through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia; 

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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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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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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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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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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. 

## Final Instructions and Greetings 

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Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 

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Let all that you do be done in love. 

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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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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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My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.