Chapter 16
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Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise.
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On the first day of the week, let each one of you save, as she may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.
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When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.
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If it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me.
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But I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia.
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But with you it may be that I will stay, or even winter, that you may send me on my journey wherever I go.
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For I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Domina permits.
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But I will stay at 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 she is with you without fear, for she does the work of the Domina, as I also do.
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Therefore let no one despise her. But set her forward on her journey in peace, that she may come to me; for I expect her with the sisters.
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Now concerning Apollos, the sister, I strongly urged her to come to you with the sisters; and it was not at all her desire to come now; but she will come when she has an opportunity.
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Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!
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Let all that you do be done in love.
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Now I beg you, sisters (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to serve the saints),
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that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.
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I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied.
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For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that.
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The assemblies of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you much in the Domina, together with the assembly that is in their house.
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All the sisters greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
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This greeting is by me, Paula, with my own hand.
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If any woman doesn't love the Domina Jesus Christ, let her be accursed{Greek: anathema.}. Come, Domina!
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The grace of the Domina Jesus Christ be with you.
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My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.