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    1 Corinthians · 24 verses

    1 Corinthians 16

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    The chapter ends by putting a curse beside “Come, O Lord!”, then placing grace and love immediately after it, as though the door had been slammed and opened again in three short lines.

    A collection, a route, and a doorvv. 1–12

    Paul begins with money carefully put aside on the first day of every week, so that his arrival need not become a collection-day scramble. The gift is to travel to Jerusalem with people the Corinthians recommend, and perhaps with Paul himself. His travel plans then acquire the pleasing firmness of a man explaining a route by repeating it: after Macedonia, he will come to them, because he will be going through Macedonia. He may stay for the winter, but for now Ephesus holds him: a great door has opened there, with opposition standing rather inconveniently in the doorway. Timothy is to be received without fear or contempt, while Apollos, though strongly urged, is not inclined to go just yet; the chapter leaves his reasons and his future opportunity entirely to themselves.

    The final roll of greetingsvv. 13–24

    The instructions become brisk: alertness, firmness, courage, strength, and everything done in love. Stephanas and his household have devoted themselves to the saints’ service, and Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived to supply what was lacking and refresh Paul’s spirit. Then the whole map begins to speak: the churches of Asia send greetings; Aquila and Prisca greet warmly, along with the church in their house; all the brothers send greetings. Paul adds a greeting in his own hand, then sets the curse beside “Come, O Lord!”, before returning to grace and love. It is a remarkably crowded little landing.

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    1. 1 Cor 16:1Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:

    2. 1 Cor 16:2On 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. 1 Cor 16:3Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

    4. 1 Cor 16:4And if it is advisable for me to go also, they can travel with me.

    5. 1 Cor 16:5After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.

    6. 1 Cor 16:6Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.

    7. 1 Cor 16:7For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.

    8. 1 Cor 16:8But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,

    9. 1 Cor 16:9because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.

    10. 1 Cor 16:10If 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. 1 Cor 16:11No 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. 1 Cor 16:12Now 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.

    13. 1 Cor 16:13Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.

    14. 1 Cor 16:14Do everything in love.

    15. 1 Cor 16:15You 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. 1 Cor 16:16to submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.

    17. 1 Cor 16:17I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.

    18. 1 Cor 16:18For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.

    19. 1 Cor 16:19The 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. 1 Cor 16:20All the brothers here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

    21. 1 Cor 16:21This greeting is in my own hand—Paul.

    22. 1 Cor 16:22If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be under a curse. Come, O Lord!

    23. 1 Cor 16:23The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

    24. 1 Cor 16:24My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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    • 13Joshua 1:9Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
    • 13Ephesians 6:13–18Therefore 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.
    • 13Ephesians 6:10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
    • 131 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
    • 132 Corinthians 12:9–10But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
    • 13Galatians 5:1It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.
    • 13Psalms 27:14Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
    • 132 Thessalonians 2:15Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.
    • 13Philippians 4:1Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
    • 13Isaiah 35:4Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.”
    • 131 Thessalonians 3:8For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord.
    • 132 Samuel 10:12Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.”
    • 14John 13:34–35A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another.
    • 92 Corinthians 2:12Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and a door stood open for me in the Lord,
    • 141 Peter 4:8Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
    • 9Acts 14:27When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.

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