1 Corinthians
Chapter 16
Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.
Upon 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.
And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.
And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me.
Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.
And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.
For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.
But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.
For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.
Let 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.
As 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.
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
Let all your things be done with charity.
I 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,)
That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.
I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.
The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.
If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
Summary
Paul gives order concerning collection for the saints, instructing them to lay by in store upon the first day of the week as God hath prospered them, that there be no gatherings when he comes. He explains those they approve by letters will be sent to bring their liberality unto Jerusalem. Paul declares he will come unto them when he passes through Macedonia, and may abide and winter with them. He will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost because a great door and effectual is opened unto him, though there are many adversaries. Paul instructs them concerning Timothy, that he may be with them without fear and no man despise him, for he worketh the work of the Lord. Paul desired Apollos to come but his will was not to come at this time. Paul commands them to watch, stand fast in the faith, quit like men, be strong, and let all things be done with charity. He requests they submit themselves unto the house of Stephanas and such persons, for they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints. Paul expresses gladness at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for they have supplied what was lacking and refreshed his spirit and theirs. The churches of Asia, Aquila and Priscilla with the church in their house, and all the brethren send greetings. Paul commands them to greet one another with an holy kiss and adds his salutation with his own hand. He declares if any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha. Paul pronounces the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with them and declares his love be with them all in Christ Jesus.
Main Subjects
- •collection for the saints
- •churches of Galatia
- •first day of the week
- •liberality unto Jerusalem
- •Macedonia
- •Ephesus
- •Pentecost
- •great door and effectual
- •adversaries
- •Timotheus
- •work of the Lord
- •brother Apollos
- •faith
- •charity
- •house of Stephanas
- •firstfruits of Achaia
- •ministry of the saints
- •churches of Asia
- •Aquila and Priscilla
- •church that is in their house
- •holy kiss
- •Lord Jesus Christ
- •Anathema Maranatha
- •grace of our Lord Jesus Christ