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1 Corinthians 16
New King James Version

### Collection for the Saints

16 Now concerning (A)the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: 2 (B)On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come. 3 And when I come, (C)whomever you approve by your letters I will send to bear your gift to Jerusalem. 4 (D)But if it is fitting that I go also, they will go with me.

### Personal Plans(E)

5 Now I will come to you (F)when I pass through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia). 6 And it may be that I will remain, or even spend the winter with you, that you may (G)send me on my journey, wherever I go. 7 For I do not wish to see you now on the way; but I hope to stay a while with you, (H)if the Lord permits.

8 But I will tarry in Ephesus until (I)Pentecost. 9 For (J)a great and effective door has opened to me, and (K)there are many adversaries.

10 And (L)if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for (M)he does the work of the Lord, as I also do. 11 (N)Therefore let no one despise him. But send him on his journey (O)in peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brethren.

12 Now concerning our brother (P)Apollos, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brethren, but he was quite unwilling to come at this time; however, he will come when he has a convenient time.

### Final Exhortations

13 (Q)Watch, (R)stand fast in the faith, be brave, (S)be strong. 14 (T)Let all that you do be done with love.

15 I urge you, brethren—you know (U)the household of Stephanas, that it is (V)the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to (W)the ministry of the saints— 16 (X)that you also submit to such, and to everyone who works and (Y)labors with us.

17 I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, (Z)for what was lacking on your part they supplied. 18 (AA)For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore (AB)acknowledge such men.

### Greetings and a Solemn Farewell

19 The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, (AC)with the church that is in their house. 20 All the brethren greet you.

(AD)Greet one another with a holy kiss.

21 (AE)The salutation with my own hand—Paul’s.

22 If anyone (AF)does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, (AG)let him be [a]accursed. (AH)O[b] Lord, come!

23 (AI)The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

#### Footnotes

1. 1 Corinthians 16:22 Gr. anathema
2. 1 Corinthians 16:22 Aram. Marana tha; possibly Maran atha, Our Lord has come

#### Cross references

1. 1 Corinthians 16:1 : Acts 11:29; Gal. 2:10
2. 1 Corinthians 16:2 : Acts 20:7
3. 1 Corinthians 16:3 : 2 Cor. 3:1; 8:18
4. 1 Corinthians 16:4 : 2 Cor. 8:4, 19
5. 1 Corinthians 16:5 : cf. Acts 19:21
6. 1 Corinthians 16:5 : Acts 19:21; 2 Cor. 1:15, 16
7. 1 Corinthians 16:6 : Acts 15:3; Rom. 15:24; 1 Cor. 16:11
8. 1 Corinthians 16:7 : Acts 18:21; James 4:15
9. 1 Corinthians 16:8 : Lev. 23:15–22
10. 1 Corinthians 16:9 : Acts 14:27; 2 Cor. 2:12; Col. 4:3
11. 1 Corinthians 16:9 : Acts 19:9
12. 1 Corinthians 16:10 : Acts 19:22; 2 Tim. 1:2
13. 1 Corinthians 16:10 : Phil. 2:20; 1 Thess. 3:2
14. 1 Corinthians 16:11 : 1 Tim. 4:12; Titus 2:15
15. 1 Corinthians 16:11 : Acts 15:33
16. 1 Corinthians 16:12 : Acts 18:24; 1 Cor. 1:12; 3:5
17. 1 Corinthians 16:13 : Matt. 24:42
18. 1 Corinthians 16:13 : 1 Cor. 15:1; Gal. 5:1; Phil. 1:27; 4:1; 1 Thess. 3:8; 2 Thess. 2:15
19. 1 Corinthians 16:13 : [Ps. 31:24; Eph. 3:16; 6:10; Col. 1:11]
20. 1 Corinthians 16:14 : [1 Pet. 4:8]
21. 1 Corinthians 16:15 : 1 Cor. 1:16
22. 1 Corinthians 16:15 : Rom. 16:5
23. 1 Corinthians 16:15 : 2 Cor. 8:4
24. 1 Corinthians 16:16 : Eph. 5:21; 1 Thess. 5:12; Heb. 13:17
25. 1 Corinthians 16:16 : [Heb. 6:10]
26. 1 Corinthians 16:17 : 2 Cor. 11:9; Phil. 2:30
27. 1 Corinthians 16:18 : Col. 4:8
28. 1 Corinthians 16:18 : Phil. 2:29
29. 1 Corinthians 16:19 : Rom. 16:5
30. 1 Corinthians 16:20 : Rom. 16:16
31. 1 Corinthians 16:21 : Rom. 16:22; Gal. 6:11; Col. 4:18; 2 Thess. 3:17; Philem. 19
32. 1 Corinthians 16:22 : Eph. 6:24
33. 1 Corinthians 16:22 : Gal. 1:8, 9
34. 1 Corinthians 16:22 : Jude 14, 15
35. 1 Corinthians 16:23 : Rom. 16:20

New King James Version (NKJV)

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