1 Corinthianschapter 16

A.Set Something Aside Every First Dayvv. 1-4

1 Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: 2 On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. 3 Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. 4 And if it is advisable for me to go also, they can travel with me.

B.A Wide Door — and Many Adversariesvv. 5-9

5 After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia. 6 Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, 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 only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. 8 But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost, 9 because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.

C.Receive Timothy Without Fearvv. 10-12

10 If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing 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 can return to me, for 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 not at all inclined to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.

D.Watch, Stand Fast, Let All Be Done in Lovevv. 13-24

13 Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. 14 Do everything in love. 15 You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers, 16 to submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer. 17 I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you. 18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men. 19 The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house. 20 All the brothers here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss. 21 This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. 22 If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be under a curse. Come, O Lord! 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. 24 My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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Chapter summary

The collection for the saints.

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The collection for the saints. Upon the first day of the week let every one lay by him in store. Paul's travel plan: through Macedonia to them, perhaps wintering. A great door and effectual is opened unto him at Ephesus, and there are many adversaries. Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity. If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha. Henry reads the chapter as the apostle's closing. Practical, pastoral, pointed to Christ.

Drawn from Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory, Matthew Henry, Complete Commentary, John Wesley, Explanatory Notes Upon the New Testament and John Calvin, Commentaries.

Context

Epistle · Paul — 1 Corinthians overview

A. 1–4 Set Something Aside Every First Day
B. 5–9 A Wide Door — and Many Adversaries
C. 10–12 Receive Timothy Without Fear
D. 13–24 Watch, Stand Fast, Let All Be Done in Love

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Romans 165 verses
- Romans 16:5Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my beloved Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.
- Romans 16:16Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send you greetings.
- Romans 16:20The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
- Romans 16:21Timothy, my fellow worker, sends you greetings, as do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my fellow countrymen.
- Romans 16:23Gaius, who has hosted me and all the church, sends you greetings. Erastus, the city treasurer, sends you greetings, as does our brother Quartus.
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2 Corinthians 83 verses
- 2 Corinthians 8:4they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.
- 2 Corinthians 8:6So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.
- 2 Corinthians 8:18Along with Titus we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in the gospel.
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Romans 153 verses
- Romans 15:24I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.
- Romans 15:25Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.
- Romans 15:32so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.
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Ephesians 63 verses
- Ephesians 6:10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
- Ephesians 6:13Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand.
- Ephesians 6:24Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
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1 Corinthians 42 verses
- 1 Corinthians 4:17That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church.
- 1 Corinthians 4:19But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only what these arrogant people are saying, but what power they have.
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Acts 152 verses
- Acts 15:3Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.
- Acts 15:33After spending some time there, they were sent off by the brothers in peace to return to those who had sent them.
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3 John 12 verses
- 3 John 1:6They have testified to the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.
- 3 John 1:8Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers for the truth.
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Acts 182 verses
- Acts 18:2There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them,
- Acts 18:21But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus.
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