1. Now concerning the collections which are made for the saints: just as I have arranged for the churches of Galatia, so should it also be done with you.
2. On the first day of the week, the Sabbath, let each one of you take from himself, setting aside what will be well-pleasing to him, so that when I arrive, the collections will not have to be made then.
3. And when I am present, whomever you shall approve through letters, these I shall send to bear your gifts to Jerusalem.
4. And if it is fitting for me to go too, they shall go with me.
5. Now I will visit you after I have passed through Macedonia. For I will pass through Macedonia.
6. And perhaps I will stay with you, and even spend the winter, so that you may lead me on my way, whenever I depart.
7. For I am not willing to see you now only in passing, since I hope that I may remain with you for some length of time, if the Lord permits.
8. But I must remain at Ephesus, even until Pentecost.
9. For a door, great and unavoidable, has opened to me, as well as many adversaries.
10. Now if Timothy arrives, see to it that he may be among you without fear. For he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I also do.
11. Therefore, let no one despise him. Instead, lead him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me. For I am awaiting him with the brothers.