1. Now concerning the collection for the kedoshim, as I directed Messiah’s communities in Galatia, you do likewise.
2. On the first day of the week, let each of you set something aside, saving up whatever is gained, so no collections take place when I come.
3. Then whenever I arrive, I will send whomever you approve with letters of introduction to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
4. If it is advisable for me to go also, they will go with me.
5. But I will come to you after I have passed through Macedonia—for I am passing through Macedonia.
6. Perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey—wherever I go.
7. For I do not wish to see you now just in passing—for I hope to stay on with you for a while, if the Lord permits.
8. But I will stay on at Ephesus until Shavuot,
9. for a great door has opened wide for me, though many are in opposition.