Ofrenda para los cristianos de Jerusalén

16 Ahora bien, en cuanto a la ofrenda(A) para los santos(B), haced vosotros también como instruí a las iglesias(C) de Galacia(D). Que el primer día de la semana(E), cada uno de vosotros aparte[a] y guarde según haya prosperado, para que cuando yo vaya no se recojan entonces ofrendas(F). Y cuando yo llegue, enviaré con cartas a quienes vosotros hayáis designado[b], para que lleven vuestra contribución a Jerusalén(G). Y si es conveniente que yo también vaya, irán conmigo. Iré a vosotros(H) cuando haya pasado por Macedonia(I) (pues voy a pasar por Macedonia(J)), y tal vez me quede con vosotros, o aun pase allí el invierno, para que me encaminéis(K) adonde haya de ir. Pues no deseo veros ahora solo de paso(L), porque espero permanecer con vosotros por algún tiempo, si el Señor me lo permite(M). Pero me quedaré en Efeso(N) hasta Pentecostés(O); porque se me ha abierto una puerta grande(P) para[c] el servicio eficaz, y hay muchos adversarios(Q).

Recomendaciones finales

10 Si llega Timoteo(R), ved que esté con vosotros sin temor, pues él hace la obra del Señor(S) como también yo. 11 Por tanto, nadie lo desprecie(T). Más bien, enviadlo(U) en paz(V) para que venga a mí, porque lo espero con los hermanos. 12 En cuanto a nuestro hermano Apolos(W), mucho lo animé a que fuera a vosotros con los hermanos, pero de ninguna manera tuvo el deseo de ir ahora; sin embargo, irá cuando tenga oportunidad.

13 Estad alerta(X), permaneced firmes en la fe(Y), portaos varonilmente(Z), sed fuertes(AA). 14 Todas vuestras cosas sean hechas con[d] amor(AB).

15 Os exhorto, hermanos (ya conocéis a los de la casa de Estéfanas(AC), que fueron los primeros convertidos[e](AD) de Acaya(AE), y que se han dedicado al servicio(AF) de los santos(AG)), 16 que también vosotros estéis en sujeción a los que son como ellos, y a todo el que ayuda en la obra y trabaja(AH). 17 Y me regocijo por la venida[f](AI) de Estéfanas, de Fortunato y de Acaico, pues ellos han suplido lo que faltaba(AJ) de vuestra parte[g]. 18 Porque ellos han recreado mi espíritu(AK) y el vuestro. Por tanto, reconoced a tales personas(AL).

Saludos y despedida

19 Las iglesias de Asia(AM) os saludan. Aquila y Priscila(AN), con la iglesia que está en su casa(AO), os saludan muy afectuosamente[h] en el Señor. 20 Todos los hermanos os saludan. Saludaos los unos a los otros con beso santo(AP).

21 Este saludo es de mi puño y letra[i](AQ)—Pablo[j]. 22 Si alguno no ama al Señor, que sea anatema[k](AR). ¡Maranata[l](AS)! 23 La gracia del Señor Jesús[m] sea con vosotros(AT). 24 Mi amor sea con todos vosotros en Cristo Jesús. Amén.

Footnotes

  1. 1 Corintios 16:2 Lit., ponga para sí
  2. 1 Corintios 16:3 O, aprobado
  3. 1 Corintios 16:9 Lit., y
  4. 1 Corintios 16:14 Lit., en
  5. 1 Corintios 16:15 Lit., es primicia
  6. 1 Corintios 16:17 O, presencia
  7. 1 Corintios 16:17 O, han suplido vuestra ausencia
  8. 1 Corintios 16:19 Lit., mucho
  9. 1 Corintios 16:21 O, de mi mano
  10. 1 Corintios 16:21 Lit., de Pablo
  11. 1 Corintios 16:22 I.e., maldito
  12. 1 Corintios 16:22 Gr., Marana ta, que significa: ¡Señor, ven! O, Maran ata, que significa: ¡Él Señor viene!
  13. 1 Corintios 16:23 Algunos mss. dicen: Jesucristo

The Collection for the Saints

16 Now concerning[a] (A)the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. On (B)the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, (C)as he may prosper, (D)so that there will be no collecting when I come. And when I arrive, I will send (E)those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem. If it seems advisable that I should go also, they will accompany me.

Plans for Travel

(F)I will visit you after passing through (G)Macedonia, for (H)I intend to pass through Macedonia, and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may (I)help me on my journey, wherever I go. For I do not want to see you now (J)just in passing. I hope to spend some time with you, (K)if the Lord permits. But I will stay in Ephesus until (L)Pentecost, for (M)a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and (N)there are many adversaries.

10 (O)When Timothy comes, see that you put him at ease among you, for (P)he is doing (Q)the work of the Lord, as I am. 11 So (R)let no one despise him. (S)Help him on his way (T)in peace, that he may return to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers.

Final Instructions

12 Now concerning (U)our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was not at all his will[b] to come now. He will come when he has opportunity.

13 (V)Be watchful, (W)stand firm in the faith, (X)act like men, (Y)be strong. 14 (Z)Let all that you do be done in love.

15 Now I urge you, brothers[c]—you know that (AA)the household[d] of Stephanas were (AB)the first converts[e] in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves (AC)to the service of the saints— 16 (AD)be subject to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer. 17 I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for (AE)your absence, 18 for they (AF)refreshed my spirit as well as yours. (AG)Give recognition to such people.

Greetings

19 The churches of Asia send you greetings. (AH)Aquila and Prisca, together with (AI)the church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord. 20 All the brothers send you greetings. (AJ)Greet one another with a holy kiss.

21 I, Paul, write (AK)this greeting with my own hand. 22 If anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be (AL)accursed. Our Lord, come![f] 23 (AM)The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 16:1 The expression Now concerning introduces a reply to a question in the Corinthians' letter; see 7:1; also verse 12
  2. 1 Corinthians 16:12 Or God's will for him
  3. 1 Corinthians 16:15 Or brothers and sisters; also verse 20
  4. 1 Corinthians 16:15 Greek house
  5. 1 Corinthians 16:15 Greek the firstfruits
  6. 1 Corinthians 16:22 Greek Maranatha (a transliteration of Aramaic)

The Collection for the Lord’s People

16 Now about the collection(A) for the Lord’s people:(B) Do what I told the Galatian(C) churches to do. On the first day of every week,(D) each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.(E) Then, when I arrive, I will give letters of introduction to the men you approve(F) and send them with your gift to Jerusalem. If it seems advisable for me to go also, they will accompany me.

Personal Requests

After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you(G)—for I will be going through Macedonia.(H) Perhaps I will stay with you for a while, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey,(I) wherever I go. For I do not want to see you now and make only a passing visit; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.(J) But I will stay on at Ephesus(K) until Pentecost,(L) because a great door for effective work has opened to me,(M) and there are many who oppose me.

10 When Timothy(N) comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carrying on the work of the Lord,(O) just as I am. 11 No one, then, should treat him with contempt.(P) Send him on his way(Q) in peace(R) so that he may return to me. I am expecting him along with the brothers.

12 Now about our brother Apollos:(S) I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was quite unwilling to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.

13 Be on your guard; stand firm(T) in the faith; be courageous; be strong.(U) 14 Do everything in love.(V)

15 You know that the household of Stephanas(W) were the first converts(X) in Achaia,(Y) and they have devoted themselves to the service(Z) of the Lord’s people.(AA) I urge you, brothers and sisters, 16 to submit(AB) to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it. 17 I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.(AC) 18 For they refreshed(AD) my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.(AE)

Final Greetings

19 The churches in the province of Asia(AF) send you greetings. Aquila and Priscilla[a](AG) greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.(AH) 20 All the brothers and sisters here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.(AI)

21 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.(AJ)

22 If anyone does not love the Lord,(AK) let that person be cursed!(AL) Come, Lord[b]!(AM)

23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.(AN)

24 My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.[c]

Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 16:19 Greek Prisca, a variant of Priscilla
  2. 1 Corinthians 16:22 The Greek for Come, Lord reproduces an Aramaic expression (Marana tha) used by early Christians.
  3. 1 Corinthians 16:24 Some manuscripts do not have Amen.