1 Now concerning the collection for the saints: just as I gave directions about it to the churches of Galatia, so you do also.
2 On the first day of the week, each one of you put aside something, saving up to whatever extent he has prospered, in order that whenever I come, at that time collections do not take place.
3 And whenever I arrive, whomever you approve by letters, I will send these to take your gift to Jerusalem.
4 And if it is worthwhile for me to go also, they will travel with me.
5 But I will come to you whenever I go through Macedonia (for I am going through Macedonia),
6 and perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I may go.
7 For I do not want to see you now in passing, for I hope to remain some time with you, if the Lord allows it.