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Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also:
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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.
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And when I come, whomever you approve by your letters I will send to bear your gift to Jerusalem.
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But if it is fitting that I go also, they will go with me.
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Now I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia).
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And it may be that I will remain, or even spend the winter with you, that you may send me on my journey, wherever I go.
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For I do not wish to see you now on the way; but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.
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But I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost.
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For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
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Now if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.
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Therefore let no one despise him. But send him on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brethren.
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Now concerning our brother 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.
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Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.
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Let all that you do be done with love.
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I urge you, brethren--you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints--
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that you also submit to such, and to everyone who works and labors with us.
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I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for what was lacking on your part they supplied.