{"meta":{"source":"Prime Bible","sourceUrl":"https://primebible.com","license":"Public domain (translation text); see citation policy at /citation-policy","organization":"501(c)(3) nonprofit — EIN 41-2531951","canonicalUrl":"https://primebible.com/wnt/1-corinthians/16","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-26T22:59:04.424Z"},"reference":{"translation":"WNT","book":"1 Corinthians","bookSlug":"1-corinthians","chapter":16,"testament":"NEW"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":15,"nextChapter":null,"totalChapters":16,"totalVerses":24},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"As to the collection for God's people, what I have directed the Churches of Galatia to do, you must do also."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"On the first day of every week let each of you put on one side and store up at his home  whatever gain has been granted to him; so that whenever I come, there may then be no collections going on."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"And when I am with you, whatever brethren you accredit by letter I will send to carry your kind gift to Jerusalem."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"And if it is worth while for me also to make the journey, they shall go as my companions."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"I shall come to you after passing through Macedonia; for my plan will be to pass through Macedonia;"},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"and I shall make some stay with you perhaps, or even spend the winter with you, in order that you may help me forward, whichever way I travel."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"For I do not wish to see you on this occasion merely in passing; but if the Lord permits, I hope to remain some time with you."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"I shall remain in Ephesus, however, until  the time of the Harvest Festival,"},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"for a wide door stands open before me which demands great efforts, and we have many opponents."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"If Timothy pays you a visit, see that he is free from fear in his relations with you; for he is engaged in the Master's work just as I am."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"Therefore let no one slight him, but all of you should help him forward in peace to join me; for I am waiting for him and  others of the brethren."},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"As for our brother Apollos, I have repeatedly urged him to accompany the brethren who are  coming to you: but he is quite resolved not to do so at present. He will come, however, when he has a good opportunity."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"Be on the alert; stand firm in the faith; acquit yourselves like men; be strong."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"Let all that you do be done  from motives of love."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"And I beseech you, brethren--you know the household of Stephanas, how they were the earliest Greek converts to Christ, and have devoted themselves to the service of God's people--"},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"I beseech you, on your part, to show deference to such men, and to every one who participates in their work and toils hard."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"It is a joy to me that Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus have now arrived, because  what was wanting so far as you are concerned they have supplied."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"They have refreshed my spirit,  and yours. Acknowledge such men as these."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"The Churches in the province of Asia send you greetings; and Aquila and Prisca, in hearty Christian love, do the same, together with the Church which meets  at their house."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"The brethren all send greetings to you. Greet one another  with a holy kiss."},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"The final greeting of me--Paul--with my own hand."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"If any one is destitute of love to the Lord, let him be accursed.  OUR LORD IS COMING."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you."},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"My love in Christ Jesus be with you all."}],"citation":{"inline":"1 Corinthians 16 (WNT)","markdown":"[1 Corinthians 16](https://primebible.com/wnt/1-corinthians/16)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* WNT. https://primebible.com/wnt/1-corinthians/16 (accessed 2026-05-26)."}}