1 Corinthians, 16

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Paul tells the Christians to be strong in their faith, to collect money for poor Christians and to be careful of false teachings. He also reminds them to stay united as a church.

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The Collection for the Saints

1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.

2 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.

3 And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.

4 And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me.

5 Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.

6 And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.

7 For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust 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 Timotheus come, see that he may 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 conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.

12 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.

13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

14 Let all your things be done with charity.

15 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,)

16 That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.

17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.

18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.

19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

20 All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.

21 The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.

22 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.

23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Commentary

In 1 Corinthians 16, Paul addresses the Corinthians about the collection for the saints in Jerusalem. He encourages them to take up a collection and to do it in a way that is orderly and generous. He also encourages them to be prepared to give when he arrives. Paul also gives instructions about the coming of Apollos and Timothy and encourages the Corinthians to welcome them. Paul then turns his attention to the spiritual gifts that the Corinthians have been given. He encourages them to use their gifts to build up the church and to be eager to serve one another. He also warns them against divisions and strife. Finally, Paul gives a final exhortation to the Corinthians to be strong in the Lord and to stand firm in the faith. He encourages them to be alert and to stand firm in the faith. He also encourages them to be generous and to be hospitable to one another. Overall, Paul's message in 1 Corinthians 16 is one of unity and encouragement. He encourages the Corinthians to use their spiritual gifts to build up the church and to be generous and hospitable to one another. He also warns them against divisions and strife. Finally, he encourages them to be strong in the Lord and to stand firm in the faith.