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| 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise. 2 On the first day of every week, let each one of you save as he may prosper, that no collections are made when I come. 3 When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem. 4 If it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me. | What instructions does Paul give concerning the collection for the saints and how it should be handled? |
| 5 I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia. 6 But with you it may be that I will stay with you, or even winter with you, that you may send me on my journey wherever I go. | What travel plans does Paul share, and what possibility does he mention about staying with the believers? |
| 7 For I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits. 8 But I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost, 9 for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. | Why does Paul say he cannot visit them immediately, and what reason does he give for remaining in Ephesus for a time? |
| 10 Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do. 11 Therefore let no one despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers. | How does Paul instruct the church to receive Timothy, and what does he ask them to do for him? |
| 12 Now concerning Apollos the brother, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers, but it was not at all his desire to come now; but he will come when he has an opportunity. | What does Paul explain about Apollos’s decision regarding visiting Corinth? |
| 13 Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong! 14 Let all that you do be done in love. | What commands does Paul give about how the believers should conduct themselves, and what attitude should shape everything they do? |
| 15 Now I beg you, brothers—you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to serve the saints— 16 that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labours. 17 I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied. 18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that. | Why does Paul commend the household of Stephanas and others, and what benefit did their presence bring Paul? |
| 19 The assemblies of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord, together with the assembly that is in their house. 20 All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. | What greetings does Paul relay from the churches and individuals, and how does he urge the believers to greet one another? |
| 21 This greeting is by me, Paul, with my own hand. 22 If any man doesn’t love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be cursed. Come, Lord! 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 24 My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen. | What final words does Paul write with his own hand, and what closing blessings does he offer? |
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