1. Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also:
2. On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come.
3. And when I come, whomever you approve by your letters I will send to bear your gift to Jerusalem.
4. But if it is fitting that I go also, they will go with me.
5. Now I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia).
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.
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.
8. But I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost.
9. For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
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.
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.