Scripture Reading

1Cor.16.5-1Cor.16.24

1Cor.16.5-1Cor.16.24

1Cor.16.5

Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.

1Cor.16.5

I plan to visit you after passing through northern Greece. I won't be staying long there,

1Cor.16.5

After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you--for I will be going through Macedonia.

1Cor.16.5

Now I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia).

1Cor.16.5

I am coming to visit you after I have been to Macedonia, for I am planning to travel through Macedonia.

1Cor.16.6

And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.

1Cor.16.6

but maybe I can stay awhile with you--maybe even spend the winter? Then you could give me a good send-off, wherever I may be headed next.

1Cor.16.6

Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.

1Cor.16.6

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.

1Cor.16.6

It could be that I will stay awhile with you, perhaps all winter, and then you can send me on my way to the next destination.

1Cor.16.7

For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.

1Cor.16.7

I don't want to just drop by in between other "primary" destinations. I want a good, long, leisurely visit. If the Master agrees, we'll have it!

1Cor.16.7

I do not want to see you now and make only a passing visit; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.

1Cor.16.7

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.

1Cor.16.7

This time I don't want to make just a short visit and then go right on. I want to come and stay awhile, if the Lord will let me.

1Cor.16.8

But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

1Cor.16.8

For the present, I'm staying right here in Ephesus.

1Cor.16.8

But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost,

1Cor.16.8

But I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost.

1Cor.16.8

In the meantime, I will be staying here at Ephesus until the Festival of Pentecost,

1Cor.16.9

For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

1Cor.16.9

A huge door of opportunity for good work has opened up here. (There is also mushrooming opposition.)

1Cor.16.9

because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.

1Cor.16.9

For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

1Cor.16.9

for there is a wide-open door for a great work here, and many people are responding. But there are many who oppose me.

1Cor.16.10

Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.

1Cor.16.10

If Timothy shows up, take good care of him. Make him feel completely at home among you. He works so hard for the Master, just as I do.

1Cor.16.10

If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carrying on the work of the Lord, just as I am.

1Cor.16.10

And if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.

1Cor.16.10

When Timothy comes, treat him with respect. He is doing the Lord's work, just as I am.

1Cor.16.11

Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.

1Cor.16.11

Don't let anyone disparage him. After a while, send him on to me with your blessing. Tell him I'm expecting him, and any friends he has with him.

1Cor.16.11

No one, then, should refuse to accept him. Send him on his way in peace so that he may return to me. I am expecting him along with the brothers.

1Cor.16.11

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.

1Cor.16.11

Don't let anyone despise him. Send him on his way with your blessings when he returns to me. I am looking forward to seeing him soon, along with the other brothers.

1Cor.16.12

As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.

1Cor.16.12

About our friend Apollos, I've done my best to get him to pay you a visit, but haven't talked him into it yet. He doesn't think this is the right time. But there will be a "right time."

1Cor.16.12

Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was quite unwilling to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.

1Cor.16.12

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.

1Cor.16.12

Now about our brother Apollos--I urged him to join the other brothers when they visit you, but he was not willing to come right now. He will be seeing you later, when the time is right.

1Cor.16.13

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

1Cor.16.13

Keep your eyes open, hold tight to your convictions, give it all you've got, be resolute,

1Cor.16.13

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.

1Cor.16.13

Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.

1Cor.16.13

Be on guard. Stand true to what you believe. Be courageous. Be strong.

1Cor.16.14

Let all your things be done with charity.

1Cor.16.14

and love without stopping.

1Cor.16.14

Do everything in love.

1Cor.16.14

Let all that you do be done with love.

1Cor.16.14

And everything you do must be done with love.

1Cor.16.15

I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)

1Cor.16.15

Would you do me a favor, friends, and give special recognition to the family of Stephanas? You know, they were among the first converts in Greece, and they've put themselves out, serving Christians ever since then. I want you to

1Cor.16.15

You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. I urge you, brothers,

1Cor.16.15

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--

1Cor.16.15

You know that Stephanas and his household were the first to become Christians in Greece, and they are spending their lives in service to other Christians. I urge you, dear brothers and sisters,

1Cor.16.16

That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.

1Cor.16.16

honor and look up to people like that: companions and workers who show us how to do it, giving us something to aspire to.

1Cor.16.16

to submit to such as these and to everyone who joins in the work, and labors at it.

1Cor.16.16

that you also submit to such, and to everyone who works and labors with us.

1Cor.16.16

to respect them fully and others like them who serve with such real devotion.

1Cor.16.17

I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.

1Cor.16.17

I want you to know how delighted I am to have Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus here with me. They partially make up for your absence!

1Cor.16.17

I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.

1Cor.16.17

I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for what was lacking on your part they supplied.

1Cor.16.17

I am so glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have come here. They have been making up for the help you weren't here to give me.

1Cor.16.18

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.

1Cor.16.18

They've refreshed me by keeping me in touch with you. Be proud that you have people like this among you.

1Cor.16.18

For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.

1Cor.16.18

For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.

1Cor.16.18

They have been a wonderful encouragement to me, as they have been to you, too. You must give proper honor to all who serve so well.

1Cor.16.19

The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

1Cor.16.19

The churches here in western Asia send greetings. Aquila, Priscilla, and the church that meets in their house say hello.

1Cor.16.19

The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.

1Cor.16.19

The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

1Cor.16.19

The churches here in the province of Asia greet you heartily in the Lord, along with Aquila and Priscilla and all the others who gather in their home for church meetings.

1Cor.16.20

All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.

1Cor.16.20

All the friends here say hello. Pass the greetings around with holy embraces!

1Cor.16.20

All the brothers here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

1Cor.16.20

All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

1Cor.16.20

All the brothers and sisters here have asked me to greet you for them. Greet each other in Christian love.

1Cor.16.21

The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.

1Cor.16.21

And I, Paul--in my own handwriting!-send you my regards.

1Cor.16.21

I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.

1Cor.16.21

The salutation with my own hand--Paul's.

1Cor.16.21

Here is my greeting, which I write with my own hand--PAUL.

1Cor.16.22

If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.

1Cor.16.22

If anyone won't love the Master, throw him out. Make room for the Master!

1Cor.16.22

If anyone does not love the Lord--a curse be on him. Come, O Lord!

1Cor.16.22

If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. O Lord, come!

1Cor.16.22

If anyone does not love the Lord, that person is cursed. Our Lord, come!

1Cor.16.23

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

1Cor.16.23

Our Master Jesus has his arms wide open for you.

1Cor.16.23

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

1Cor.16.23

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

1Cor.16.23

May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

1Cor.16.24

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

1Cor.16.24

And I love all of you in the Messiah, in Jesus.

1Cor.16.24

My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.

1Cor.16.24

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

1Cor.16.24

My love to all of you in Christ Jesus.