1 Quanto à coleta para os santos, fazei vós também como ordenei às igrejas da Galácia. 2 No primeiro dia da semana, cada um de vós ponha de parte, em casa, conforme a sua prosperidade, e vá juntando, para que se não façam coletas quando eu for. 3 E, quando tiver chegado, enviarei, com cartas, para levarem as vossas dádivas a Jerusalém, aqueles que aprovardes. 4 Se convier que eu também vá, eles irão comigo.

5 Irei ter convosco por ocasião da minha passagem pela Macedônia, porque devo percorrer a Macedônia. 6 E bem pode ser que convosco me demore ou mesmo passe o inverno, para que me encaminheis nas viagens que eu tenha de fazer. 7 Porque não quero, agora, ver-vos apenas de passagem, pois espero permanecer convosco algum tempo, se o Senhor o permitir. 8 Ficarei, porém, em Éfeso até ao Pentecostes; 9 porque uma porta grande e oportuna para o trabalho se me abriu; e há muitos adversários.

10 E, se Timóteo for, vede que esteja sem receio entre vós, porque trabalha na obra do Senhor, como também eu; 11 ninguém, pois, o despreze. Mas encaminhai-o em paz, para que venha ter comigo, visto que o espero com os irmãos. 12 Acerca do irmão Apolo, muito lhe tenho recomendado que fosse ter convosco em companhia dos irmãos, mas de modo algum era a vontade dele ir agora; irá, porém, quando se lhe deparar boa oportunidade.

13 Sede vigilantes, permanecei firmes na fé, portai-vos varonilmente, fortalecei-vos. 14 Todos os vossos atos sejam feitos com amor.

15 E agora, irmãos, eu vos peço o seguinte (sabeis que a casa de Estéfanas são as primícias da Acaia e que se consagraram ao serviço dos santos): 16 que também vos sujeiteis a esses tais, como também a todo aquele que é cooperador e obreiro. 17 Alegro-me com a vinda de Estéfanas, e de Fortunato, e de Acaico; porque estes supriram o que da vossa parte faltava. 18 Porque trouxeram refrigério ao meu espírito e ao vosso. Reconhecei, pois, a homens como estes.

19 As igrejas da Ásia vos saúdam. No Senhor, muito vos saúdam Áquila e Priscila e, bem assim, a igreja que está na casa deles. 20 Todos os irmãos vos saúdam. Saudai-vos uns aos outros com ósculo santo.

21 A saudação, escrevo-a eu, Paulo, de próprio punho. 22 Se alguém não ama o Senhor, seja anátema. Maranata! 23 A graça do Senhor Jesus seja convosco. 24 O meu amor seja com todos vós, em Cristo Jesus.

1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye. 2 Upon the first day of the week let each one of you lay by him in store, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come. 3 And when I arrive, whomsoever ye shall approve, them will I send with letters to carry your bounty unto Jerusalem: 4 and if it be meet for me to go also, they shall go with me. 5 But I will come unto you, when I shall have passed through Macedonia; for I pass through Macedonia; 6 but with you it may be that I shall abide, or even winter, that ye may set me forward on my journey whithersoever I go. 7 For I do not wish to see you now by the way; for I hope to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit. 8 But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost; 9 for a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

10 Now if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear; for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do: 11 let no man therefore despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come unto me: for I expect him with the brethren. 12 But as touching Apollos the brother, I besought him much to come unto you with the brethren: and it was not at all his will to come now; but he will come when he shall have opportunity.

13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 14 Let all that ye do be done in love.

15 Now I beseech you, brethren (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to minister unto the saints), 16 that ye also be in subjection unto such, and to every one that helpeth in the work and laboreth. 17 And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they supplied. 18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours: acknowledge ye therefore them that are such.

19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Prisca salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. 20 All the brethren salute you. Salute one another with a holy kiss.

21 The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. 22 If any man loveth not the Lord, let him be anathema. Maranatha. 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

1 Now about the collection for the Lord's people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do.

2 On the first day of every week, 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.

3 Then, when I arrive, I will give letters of introduction to the men you approve and send them with your gift to Jerusalem.

4 If it seems advisable for me to go also, they will accompany me.

5 After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you —for I will be going through Macedonia.

6 Perhaps I will stay with you for a while, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.

7 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.

8 But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost,

9 because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.

10 When Timothy 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, just as I am.

11 No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he may return to me. I am expecting him along with the brothers.

12 Now about our brother Apollos: 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 in the faith; be courageous; be strong.

14 Do everything in love.

15 You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the Lord's people. I urge you, brothers and sisters,

16 to submit 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.

18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.

19 The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Priscilla "greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.

20 All the brothers and sisters here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

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

22 If anyone does not love the Lord, let that person be cursed! Come, Lord "!

23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

24 My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen. [^3]