1 Now as to the collection for
the converts at Jerusalem, do
as I have directed for the
churches of Galatia.
2 every
sabbath-day let every one of
you set apart something of
what he has happily gain'd,
for the common treasury, that
there may be no collection
when I come.
3 and when I
come, I shall send such as you
shall approve of, who will
convey letters, and your kind
present to Jerusalem.
4 and if
it be so considerable as to induce
me to go, they shall accompany
me.
5 I shall come to you, by the
way of Macedonia: (for I
6 pass thro' Macedonia) and
perhaps I shall make some
stay, if not pass the winter
with you, that you may forward
me on my journey,
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wherever I go.
7 for I do not
design to see you in my passage
thither, yet I hope to
spend some time with you, if
the Lord permit.
8 I shall stay
at Ephesus, till whitsontide.
9 for I have a very fair and
promising opportunity given
me of propagating the gospel,
tho' there are many opposers.
10 If Timothy visit you, take
care he may be perfectly safe:
for he labours in the cause of
christianity, as well as I.
11 let
no man therefore despise him:
but conduct him safe, that he
may come to me: for I and
the brethren expect him.
12 as
to brother Apollos, I earnestly
entreat him to make you a
visit, with the brethren: but
he has not the least mind to
it at present; however, he
will be with you when a fit
occasion offers.
13 Be upon the watch, stand
firm in the faith, behave your
selves like men of fortitude:
14 let all your transactions flow
from social affections.
15 You know brethren, that the
family of Stephanas were the
first converts of Achaia, and
have made it their business to
be serviceable to christian converts:
to such,
16 I beseech you
be subservient, and to every
one that helpeth us with his
labours.
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17 I am glad that Stephanas,
Fortunatus, and Achaicus are
come: for what was wanting
on your side, they have
supplied.
18 for they have quieted
my mind as well as
yours: therefore to such have
a regard.
19 The churches of Asia, salute
you. Aquila and Priscilla
salute you with much
christian affection, and so do
the church that is in their
house.
20 all the brethren salute
you. salute one another with
an holy kiss.
21 I Paul salute
you, and with my own handwriting.
22 If any man love not the
Lord Jesus Christ, let him
be accurst.
23 the favour of our
Lord Jesus Christ be with
you.
24 present my love to every
christian among you.
amen.
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Mace [1729], THE NEW TESTAMENT IN Greek and English. Containing the ORIGINAL TEXT Corrected from the Authority of the most Authentic Manuscripts: AND A NEW VERSION Form'd agreeably to the Illustrations of the most Learned Commentators and Critics: WITH NOTES and VARIOUS READINGS, AND A Copious Alphabetical Index (Printed for J. ROBERTS [etc.], LONDON) [word count] [B11200].