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1 Corinthians 16:1–4 – The Collection for the Saints

What happens: Paul gives instructions for a weekly offering for the believers in Jerusalem. Each sets aside something on the first day of the week. He plans to send approved men with letters.

What it means: Generous, planned giving reflects God’s care for his people. Mercy and unity cross church and cultural lines. Stewardship is orderly and accountable.

1 Corinthians 16:5–12 – Travel Plans and Fellow Workers

What happens: Paul lays out travel hopes and stays in Ephesus because a wide door is open and there are many opponents. He asks them to welcome Timothy and notes Apollos’s plans.

What it means: God directs opportunities and sets times. Ministry involves teamwork under God’s providence. Courage and patience are needed where doors open and resistance rises.

1 Corinthians 16:13–18 – Final Exhortations and Honor

What happens: Paul says, “Be watchful, stand firm, act like men, be strong. Let all you do be done in love.” He urges them to honor the household of Stephanas and others who labor.

What it means: God calls for strength joined to love. The church should recognize and refresh faithful servants. Love and honor safeguard unity.

1 Corinthians 16:19–24 – Greetings and the Final Word

What happens: Churches in Asia, Aquila and Prisca, and the church in their house send greetings. Paul writes a greeting in his own hand. He warns about loving not the Lord, prays “Our Lord, come,” and ends with grace and love in Christ.

What it means: The church is one family across places. Jesus’ return fuels hope and holy fear. God’s grace and love frame all Christian life.

Application

  • Give regularly and thoughtfully to meet the needs of the saints.
  • Work as a team, trusting God to open doors and sustain courage.
  • Stand firm in the faith; do everything in love.
  • Live with Maranatha hope and close with grace toward others.

Bible

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

2Upon 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.

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

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

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

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

7For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.

8But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

9For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

10Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.

11Let 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.

12As 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.

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

14Let all your things be done with charity.

15I 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,)

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

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

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

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

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

21The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.

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

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

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

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