1 Corinthians 16:1-9

1Now concerning 1the collection for 23the saints, as 4I directed the churches of 5Galatia, so you are to do as well. 2On 6the first day of every week, each of you is to 7put aside and save as he may prosper, so that 8no collections need to be made when I come. 3When I arrive, 9whomever you approve, I will send them with letters to take your gift to Jerusalem; 4and if it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me.

5But I 10will come to you after I go through 11Macedonia; for I 12am going through Macedonia, 6and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may 13send me on my way wherever I go. 7For I do not want to see you now 14just in passing; for I hope to remain with you for some time, 15if the Lord permits. 8But I will remain in 16Ephesus until 17Pentecost; 9for a 18wide door 19for effective service has opened to me, and 20there are many adversaries.