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1 Corinthians 16

Highlighted words differ from the KJV. Most differences are matters of wording, style or the age of the English, not of meaning; a few reflect different manuscripts.

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    KJVNow concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.
    WEBNow concerning the collection for the saints: as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise.
  2. 2
    KJVUpon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.
    WEBOn the first day of every week, let each one of you save as he may prosper, that no collections are made when I come.
  3. 3
    KJVAnd when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.
    WEBWhen I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.
  4. 4
    KJVAnd if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me.
    WEBIf it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me.
  5. 5
    KJVNow I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.
    WEBI will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia.
  6. 6
    KJVAnd it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.
    WEBBut with you it may be that I will stay with you, or even winter with you, that you may send me on my journey wherever I go.
  7. 7
    KJVFor I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.
    WEBFor I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.
  8. 8
    KJVBut I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.
    WEBBut I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost,
  9. 9
    KJVFor a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
    WEBfor a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
  10. 10
    KJVNow if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.
    WEBNow if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.
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    KJVLet no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.
    WEBTherefore let no one despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers.
  12. 12
    KJVAs touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.
    WEBNow concerning Apollos the brother, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers, but it was not at all his desire to come now; but he will come when he has an opportunity.
  13. 13
    KJVWatch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
    WEBWatch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!
  14. 14
    KJVLet all your things be done with charity.
    WEBLet all that you do be done in love.
  15. 15
    KJVI beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)
    WEBNow I beg you, brothers—you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to serve the saints—
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    KJVThat ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.
    WEBthat you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.
  17. 17
    KJVI am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
    WEBI rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied.
  18. 18
    KJVFor they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
    WEBFor they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that.
  19. 19
    KJVThe churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
    WEBThe assemblies of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord, together with the assembly that is in their house.
  20. 20
    KJVAll the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.
    WEBAll the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
  21. 21
    KJVThe salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.
    WEBThis greeting is by me, Paul, with my own hand.
  22. 22
    KJVIf any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.
    WEBIf any man doesn’t love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be cursed. Come, Lord!
  23. 23
    KJVThe grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
    WEBThe grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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    KJVMy love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
    WEBMy love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
  • King James Version (1769 text), public domain outside the United Kingdom, where Crown letters patent apply.
  • World English Bible (WEB), public domain. “World English Bible” is a trademark of eBible.org.