1 Corinthians 16:8-24

8But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,

9because a door of great opportunity stands wide open for me, but there are many opponents.

10Now if Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear among you, for he is doing the Lord’s work, as I am too.

11So then, let no one treat him with contempt. But send him on his way in peace so that he may come to me. For I am expecting him with the brothers.

12With regard to our brother Apollos: I strongly encouraged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was simply not his intention to come now. He will come when he has the opportunity.

13Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, show courage, be strong.

14Everything you do should be done in love.

15Now, brothers and sisters, you know about the household of Stephanus, that as the first converts of Achaia, they devoted themselves to ministry for the saints. I urge you

16also to submit to people like this, and to everyone who cooperates in the work and labors hard.

17I was glad about the arrival of Stephanus, Fortunatus, and Achaicus because they have supplied the fellowship with you that I lacked.

18For they refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this.

19The churches in the province of Asia send greetings to you. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, with the church that meets in their house.

20All the brothers and sisters send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

21I, Paul, send this greeting with my own hand.

22Let anyone who has no love for the Lord be accursed. Our Lord, come!

23The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

24My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus.