1 corinthians 16 commentary
laboureth--by himself. . In accordance with his second plan, we find him in Macedonia when Second Corinthians was written ( 2 Corinthians 2:13 , 8:1 , 2 Corinthians 9:2 2 Corinthians 9:4 ), and on his way to Corinth ( 2 Corinthians 12:14 , 13:1 ; compare Acts 20:1 Acts 20:2 ). If your collections be large enough to be worth an apostle's journey (a stimulus to their liberality), I will accompany them myself instead of giving them letters credential ( 1 Corinthians 16:3 ; compare Acts 20:1-4 ). Towards the close of the national existence of the Jews, Judea and Jerusalem were harassed with various troubles, which in part affected the Jewish Christians. Christians should be careful that charity not only reigns in their hearts, but shines in their lives. c. Paul could call the Stephanas the firstfruits of Achaia because they were among the first saved in that region, and were baptized by Paul himself (1 Corinthians 1:16). Paul said, ‘I wrote you a letter. 21. salutation . I will send the men . ALFORD argues that if so, Paul's adversaries would have charged him with fickleness in this case also ( 2 Corinthians 1:17 ), as in the case of his own change of purpose. Even the gifted Apollos, so highly admired at Corinth, owed much of his. It is a text that requires our careful attention so that we do not misunderstand or misapply what the apostle Paul is … 12. The image is from the first-fruits offered to the Lord ( Leviticus 23:10 ; compare 1 Corinthians 15:20 ). NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 16:1-4 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also. Paul's noble freedom from all selfish jealousy led him to urge Apollos to go; and, on the other hand, Apollos, having heard of the abuse of his name at Corinth to party purposes, perseveringly refused to go. All rights reserved. By this faith alone he will be able to keep his ground in an hour of temptation. But Titus was sent directly to Corinth, so as to arrive there before Timothy could by the route through Macedonia. Therefore Timothy was not the bearer of the Epistle; for it would not then be said, "IF Timothy come." DIRECTIONS AS TO THE COLLECTION FOR THE JUDEAN CHRISTIANS: PAUL'S FUTURE PLANS: HE COMMENDS TO THEM TIMOTHY, APOLLOS, &C. SALUTATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS. That is to say, there is revelation (1Corinthians 2:10), illumination (1 Corinthians 2:12 - Ed note: Others see illumination more clearly taught in 1Cor 2:14-16), and inspiration (1 Corinthians 2:13). 2 On the first day of each week, you should each put aside a portion of the money you have earned. We have waited a long time for Paul to give that instruction. "Door of faith," Acts 14:27 . The churches of Asia greet you. Verse 1. (1-4) How Paul preached to the Corinthians. He did "abide and even winter" for the three WINTER months in Greece (Corinth), Acts 20:3 Acts 20:6 ; from which passage it seems that Paul probably left Corinth about a month before the "days of unleavened bread" or the Passover (so as to allow time to touch at Thessalonica and Berea, from which cities two of his companions were; as we read he did at Philippi); so that thus the three months at Corinth would be December, January, and February [BIRKS, Horæ Apostolicæ]. Their Christian self-devoting love appears wherever they were ( Romans 16:3 Romans 16:4 ). From Ephesus there was a road to Corinth above Philippi. Commentary on 1 Corinthians 16:13-18 (Read 1 Corinthians 16:13-18) A Christian is always in danger, therefore should ever be on the watch. 10. Priscilla--(Compare Acts 18:2 , Romans 16:3 Romans 16:4 ). There could be no need of letters from them before Paul's coming, if the persons recommended were not to be sent off before it. ye--emphatical in the Greek. . Aquila . 6. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. 3. approve by your letters--rather translate, "Whomsoever ye shall approve, them will I send with letters": namely, letters to several persons at Jerusalem, which would be their credentials. but--The oldest manuscripts read "for.". Furthermore, the Corinthians are exhorted to submit to such as these and to everyone who joins in the work of the ministry and labors at it. . much--with especial affection. The subscription represents the Epistle as written from Philippi. 8. at Ephesus--whence Paul writes this Epistle. with the brethren--who bear this letter ( 1 Corinthians 16:17). Paul abruptly left off speaking of the glorious resurrection and plunged into practical matters, giving instruction with regard to the projected contribution for the poor in Jerusalem (1 Corinthians 16:1-8), recommending their acceptance of Timothy, and writing a five-point summary of the whole epistle (1 Corinthians 16:9-13).He concluded with various greetings (1 Corinthians … Literally, "by letters"; an abbreviated expression for "I will send, recommending them by letters" [GROTIUS]. acknowledge--render them due acknowledgments by a kind reception of them: 1 Thessalonians 5:12 , "know" them in their true worth and treat them accordingly. So "door of hope," Hosea 2:15 . The grace, &c.--This is the salutation meant in 1 Corinthians 16:21 ; and from which unbelievers ( 1 Corinthians 16:22 ; compare 2 John 1:10:11 ) are excluded [BENGEL]. "An open door," Revelation 3:8 . In contrast to "a while," that is, some time, as the Greek might better be translated. 23. In everything that you do, you should act in love. But the divisions in their church, it seems, had hitherto hindered them from beginning it. The apostle exhorts the Corinthians to make a contribution for the relief of the poor Christians at Jerusalem; and directs to the best mode of doing it, 1 Corinthians 16:1-4.Promises to pay them a visit after pentecost, 1 Corinthians 16:5-9.Gives directions about the treatment of Timothy and Apollos, 1 Corinthians 16:10-12.And concerning watchfulness, etc., 1 Corinthians 16:13, 1 … 16. outline i. the collection for the saints (1-4) a. instructions concerning taking up the collection (1-2) 1. in the Lord--They pray for all blessings on you from the Lord, the source of every good [GROTIUS]. Love to one another is to be in connection with love to Him above all. 11. despise--This charge is not given concerning any other of the many messengers whom Paul sent. "Watch ye": for ye are slumbering. 1-corinthians 16:3 And when I come, … . 1 Corinthians 16:1-24 . . Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. That ye--Translate, "That ye also," namely, in your turn . in it He had rested," &c. The word "Remember" implies that it was in existence before the giving of the law from Sinai, and refers to its institution in Paradise (compare Exodus 16:22 Exodus 16:23 Exodus 16:26 Exodus 16:30 ). INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING SENDING THE COLLECTION (3-4) 1. 18. refreshed my spirit and yours--"yours" will be refreshed on receiving this letter, by knowing that "my spirit is refreshed" by their having come to me from you; and (perhaps) by the good report they gave of many of you ( 1 Corinthians 1:4-8 ); my refreshment of spirit redounds to yours, as being my disciples ( 2 Corinthians 7:13 ; compare Zechariah 6:8 ). "Quit you like men; be strong": for ye are effeminate ( 1 Corinthians 16:14 ). 1 Corinthians 16:2 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Corinthians 16:2, NIV: "On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made." Paul claims therefore the help of the Holy Spirit for the reception of the revelation, for the understanding of it, for the expression of it. Acts 19:21 Acts 19:22 clears up the difficulty: Timothy, when sent from Ephesus, where this Epistle was written, did not proceed direct to Corinth, but went first to Macedonia; thus though sent before the letter, he might not reach Corinth till after it was received in that city. Achaicus--probably of Stephanas' household. A pattern to Christian husbands and wives. . Titus' presence would thus make amends for the disappointment as to the intended visit of Timothy and would disarm adversaries of a charge in this respect ( 2 Corinthians 7:6 2 Corinthians 7:7 ). (See 1 Corinthians 16:24, subscription added to the Epistle). "In the faith" which was assailed by some ( 1 Corinthians 15:1 1 Corinthians 15:2 1 Corinthians 15:12-17 ). 1-corinthians 16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. for I do pass--as much as to say, "This is what I at last resolve upon" (not as the erroneous subscription of the Epistle represents it, as if he was THEN at Philippi, on his way through Macedonia); implying that there had been some previous communication upon the subject of the journey, and also that there had been some indecisiveness in the apostle's plan [PALEY]. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. He should be fixed in the faith of the gospel, and never desert or give it up. 22. "In the Lord" seems to me to refer to their union together in Christ, their prayers for one another's good being in virtue of that union. "the collection" Logia is a term which has been found in the Greek papyri in Egypt as a gift of money for a religious purpose, but not related to a … The Collection for Jerusalem 16 Now regarding your question about the money being collected for God’s people in Jerusalem. He proposes the Galatians as an example to the Corinthians, the Corinthians to the Macedonians, the Corinthians and Macedonians to the Romans ( Romans 15:26 Romans 15:27 , 2 Corinthians 9:2 ). . Jesus Christ--omitted in the oldest manuscripts. You should follow the same procedure I gave to the churches in Galatia. He says "saints" rather than "the poor," to remind the Corinthians that in giving, it is to the Lord's people, their own brethren in the faith. 7. Combined with 1 Corinthians 5:7 1 Corinthians 5:8 , this verse fixes the date of this Epistle to a few weeks before Pentecost, and very soon after the Passover. liberality--literally, gracious or free gift ( 2 Corinthians 8:4 ). James Rosscup writes that "This was the great work in the life of the versatile Dean of Canterbury. CONYBEARE thinks Titus was one of the bearers of this first letter ( 2 Corinthians 8:6 2 Corinthians 8:16-24, 12:18). 1 Corinthians 16: An Overview This chapter is the final chapter in the book of 1 Corinthians. 24. convenient time--Apollos did return to Corinth when their divisions were moderated [JEROME], and so it was a more seasonable time. They seem to have carried this letter back; see the subscription below: hence the exhortations, 1 Corinthians 16:16 1 Corinthians 16:18 , as though they would be at Corinth when the Epistle arrived. 7:1,25; 8:1; 12:1; 16:1,12). Compare 1 Corinthians 16:19 , "Asia," wherein Ephesus was. with mine own hand--He therefore dictated all the rest of the Epistle. A beautiful fruit of grace it was, that he who had by persecutions robbed many of their all ( Acts 26:10 ), should become the foremost in exertions for their relief. Paul wants to make sure the people understood the message he was giving them in the previous chapters, and he wants to give them some last instructions before he closes his letter. 1 Corinthians 16:8 shows it was written at Ephesus. 15. first-fruits of Achaia--the first Achæan converts (compare Romans 16:5 ). "Stand": for ye are like men tottering. Not here false teachers, but open adversaries: both Jews and heathen. The same as those given the churches of Galatia ( 1 ) 2. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. 4. meet--"worth while." He tells them how to treat him "if" he should arrive. He is very anxious that these Gentile churches, scattered in … (1Co 16:19-20) Greetings from afar. . The ‘previous’ letter. 1-corinthians 16:2 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. The collection for the Jerusalem church. knowledge to them ( Acts 18:24-26 ). week--already kept sacred by Christians as the day of the Lord's resurrection, the beginning day both of the physical and of the new spiritual creations: it gradually superseded the Jewish sabbath on the seventh day ( Psalms 118:22-24 John 20:19 John 20:26 Acts 20:7 Revelation 1:10 ). ). Originally driven out of Italy by Claudius, they had come to Corinth (whence their salutation of the Corinthians is appropriate here), and then had removed with Paul from Corinth to Ephesus ( Acts 18:2 Acts 18:18 Acts 18:19 Acts 18:26 ); here, as at Rome subsequently, they set up a Church (or assembly of believers) at their house ( Romans 16:3 Romans 16:5 ). An outcome of this production was the New Testament for English Readers (4 vols. I look for him--He and Titus were appointed to meet Paul in Troas, whither the apostle purposed proceeding from Ephesus ( 2 Corinthians 2:12 2 Corinthians 2:13 ). The "IF Timothy come," implies uncertainty. . lacking on your part--So far as you were unable yourselves to "refresh my spirit," in that you are absent from me, "they have supplied" by coming to me from you, and so supplying the means of intercourse between you and me. Proud member Salem Media Group. But when each lays by something every Lord's day, more is collected than one would have given at once [BENGEL]. Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, … 1. I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much … The churches of Galatia and Phrygia were the last which Paul visited before writing this Epistle. That simple instruction would deal with so many of the problems that affected the church in Corinth. Commentary on 1 Corinthians 2:10-16 (Read 1 Corinthians 2:10-16) God has revealed true wisdom to us by his Spirit. 1. ALFORD thinks "the brethren" here may be the same as in 1 Corinthians 16:11. that there be no gatherings when I come--that they may not then have to be made, when your and my time ought to be employed m more directly spiritual things. And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. . . that . The Christian Sabbath commemorates the respective works of the Three Persons of the Triune God--creation, redemption (the resurrection), and sanctification (on Pentecost the Holy Ghost being poured out). as I have given--rather, "gave order," namely, during my journey through Galatia, that mentioned in Acts 18:23 . Compiled & Edited by BibleStudyTools Staff, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. A motto or watchword to urge them to preparedness for the Lord's coming; as in Philippians 4:5 , "The Lord is at hand.". NEANDER thinks Romans 16:23 refers to "the whole Church" meeting at the house of Gaius (compare Colossians 4:15 ). There is great force in example. 1 Corinthians 16:1-2. If English Version be retained, the sense will be, "When I come, I will send those whom by your letters, then to be given them, ye shall approve." 2 On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come. Christ's followers when dispersed from one another cease to be a congregation (synagogue), but still are a Church, having the common bond of union to the same Head by the same faith and hope [VITRINGA, Synagogue and Temple]. ALFORD thinks "the brethren" here may be the same as in 1 Corinthians 16:11 . Now concerning the collection — During the apostle’s eighteen months’ abode at Corinth, he had exhorted the brethren there to undertake the making a collection for the poor saints in Judea. While they "all ate the same spiritual food; and For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. The undesigned coincidence between the Epistle and the history, and the clearing up of the meaning of the former (which does not mention the journey to Macedonia at all) by the latter, is a sure mark of genuineness [PALEY, Horæ Paulinæ]. of That he had not been silent in Galatia on contributions for the poor, appears from the hint let fall in his Epistle to that church ( Galatians 2:10 ): an undesigned coincidence and mark of genuineness [PALEY, Horæ Paulinæ]. Three annual feasts, all typical of Christian truths, were directed to be kept on the first day of the week: the feast of the wave offering of the first sheaf, answering to the Lord's resurrection; Pentecost, or the feast of weeks, typical of the fruits of the resurrection in the Christian Church ( Leviticus 23:11 Leviticus 23:15 Leviticus 23:16 Leviticus 23:36 ); the feast of tabernacles at harvest, typical of the ingathering of the full number of the elect from one end of heaven to the other. in peace--( Acts 15:33 , Hebrews 11:31 ). 9. door--( 2 Corinthians 2:12 ). Biblical Commentary (Bible study) 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: Corinth was an important and wealthy city on the isthmus (narrow strip of land) separating Northern and Southern Greece. in return for their self-devotion [ALFORD]. "Great," that is, extensive. About Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians. Includes cross references, questions,teaching points, outline, and applications on 1 Corinthians chapter sixteen. Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. "Effectual," that is, requiring great labors [ESTIUS]; or opportune for effecting great results [BEZA]. Proud member "Synagogue" implies an assembly in general, without reference to the character or motives of its members. 1 Corinthians 15:16 restates the position of the (1 Corinthians 15:13; see note), in order to press it to another, even more intolerable conclusion: (1) 1 Corinthians 15:14-15 proved the witness untrue, if the fact is unreal; (2) 1 Corinthians 15:17-18 conclude the effects unreal, if the fact is unreal. IGNATIUS [Epistle to the Romans, 7] writes of Christ, "My love, has been crucified" (compare Solomon 2:7 ). When Paul was in Ephesus, h… until Pentecost--He seems to have stayed as he here purposes: for just when the tumult which drove him away broke out, he was already intending to leave Ephesus ( Acts 19:21 Acts 19:22 ). (1-2) Receiving the collection. "A door of utterance," Colossians 4:3 . Inthat letter, I told you to have nothing to do with men with bad character’ (1Corinthians 5:9). Compare Genesis 2:3 , "God blessed and sanctified it, because . Now--rather, "But." Fortunatus . let him be Anathema--accursed with that curse which the Jews who call Jesus "accursed" ( 1 Corinthians 12:3 ) are bringing righteously on their own heads [BENGEL]. He calls Apollos "brother" to mark the unity that was between the two. without fear--Referring perhaps to a nervous timidity in Timothy's character ( 1 Timothy 3:15 , 1 Timothy 5:22 1 Timothy 5:24 ). He was a young man, younger probably than those usually employed in the Christian missions; whence Paul apprehending lest he should, on that account, be exposed to contempt, cautions him, "Let no man despise thy youth" [PALEY, Horæ Paulinæ]. 13. To be gathered each first day of the week, people giving as they have been prospered, to avoid last minute collections ( 2 ) B. HENRY ALFORD The Greek New Testament 1 Corinthians Commentary. From this we may explain Paul's entering "into every house and haling men and women": he would in searching for Christians go to their several "houses"' of prayer. "Let all your things be done with charity" ( 1 Corinthians 8:1 , 13:1 ): not with strifes as at present [CHRYSOSTOM]. He was not yet in Macedonia (as 1 Corinthians 16:8 shows), but at Ephesus; but he was thinking of passing through it (not abiding as he purposed to do at Corinth). Paul abruptly left off speaking of the glorious resurrection and plunged into practical matters, giving instruction with regard to the projected contribution for the poor in Jerusalem (1 Corinthians 16:1-8), recommending their acceptance of Timothy, and writing a five-point summary of the whole epistle (1 Corinthians 16:9-13).He concluded with various greetings (1 … in store--abundantly: the earnest of a better store laid up for the giver ( 1 Timothy 6:19 ). Maranatha--Syriac for, "the Lord cometh." Apollos was not at Ephesus when Paul wrote (compare 1 Corinthians 16:19 , and 1 Corinthians 1:1 ). 1 Corinthians 16 – A Collection and a Conclusion A. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. with me--to guard against all possible suspicion of evil ( 2 Corinthians 8:4 2 Corinthians 8:19-21 ). (1 Corinthians 16:15-16) The Corinthians are urged to recognize and appreciate the fact that the household of Stephanas have devoted themselves to the service of God’s people. . "Peace" is the salutation of kindness and respect in the East; and so it stands for every blessing. A perpetual sabbath would doubtless be the highest Christian ideal; but living in a world of business where the Christian ideal is not yet realized, if a law of definite times was necessary in Paradise, it is still more so now. He was now at Ephesus, and came thither immediately from visiting them ( Acts 18:23 , 19:1 ). "Six days shalt thou labor": the spirit of the command is fulfilled whether the six days' labor be on the last six days or on the first. . . All rights reserved. This is a theme very close to Paul's heart, and he mentions it in several of his letters. every one of yon--even those in limited circumstances. After Paul, by his now long-continued labors at Ephesus, had produced effects which threatened the interests of those whose gains were derived from idolatry, "many adversaries" arose ( Acts 19:9-23 ). But the antithesis (opposition or contrast) to Paul himself ( 1 Corinthians 16:4 ) favors GROTIUS' view. 1. collection for the saints--at Jerusalem ( Romans 15:26 ) and in Judea ( Acts 11:29 Acts 11:30 , 24:17 ; compare 2 Corinthians 8:4 , 2 Corinthians 9:1 2 Corinthians 9:12 ). conduct--set him on his way with every mark of respect, and with whatever he needs ( Titus 3:13 ). It is not certain that Timothy actually reached Corinth; for in Acts 19:22 only Macedonia is mentioned; but it does not follow that though Macedonia was the immediate object of his mission, Corinth was not the ultimate object. A solemn closing warning added in his own hand as in Ephesians 6:24 , Colossians 4:18 . Asia--not all Asia Minor, but Lydian Asia only, of which Ephesus was the capital. 20. holy kiss--the token of the mutual love of Christians, especially at the Lord's Supper (compare Romans 16:16 , 1 Thessalonians 5:26 ), "in which all the dissensions of the Corinthians would be swallowed up" [BENGEL]. … This letter is either lost or it may be in 2 Corinthians6:14–7:1. For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the … Perhaps here there is too a contrast between "peace" and the "contentions" prevalent at Corinth ( 1 Corinthians 1:11 ). Inductive Bible study on 1 Corinthians 16. Introduction. 19. as God hath prospered him--literally, "whatsoever he may be prospered in," or "may by prosperity have acquired" [ALFORD], ( Matthew 25:15-29 , 2 Corinthians 8:12 ). Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. . Salem Media Group. to come unto you--He says this lest they should suspect that he from jealousy prevented Apollos' coming to them; perhaps they had expressly requested Apollos to be sent to them. many adversaries--who would block up the way and prevent us from entering the open door. The community of goods which existed among them for a time gave temporary relief but tended ultimately to impoverish all by paralyzing individual exertion ( Acts 2:44 ), and hence was soon discontinued. . My love, &c.--After having administered some severe rebukes, he closes with expressions of "love": his very rebukes were prompted by love, and therefore are altogether in harmony with the profession of love here made: it was love in Christ Jesus, and therefore embraced "all" who loved Him. The mission of Titus then took place, when it became uncertain whether Timothy could go forward from Macedonia to Corinth, Paul being anxious for immediate tidings of the state of the Corinthian Church. Paul, of course, could not state in his letter particularly these reasons in the existing state of division prevalent there. 1 Corinthians Bible Study (Correcting Corruption) 1 Corinthians 2:6-16, The Gospel Is Wisdom. with the brethren--Others besides Erastus accompanied Timothy to Macedonia (compare 1 Corinthians 16:12 , Acts 19:22 ). 1 Corinthians 16. Wise men are on the watch for, and avail themselves of, opportunities. So "by" means with ( Romans 2:27 ); and the Greek for "by" is translated, with ( 2 Corinthians 2:4 ). His youth would add to this feeling, as well as his country, Lystra, likely to be despised in refined Corinth. In proof of the Divinity of the Holy Ghost, observe, that he knows all things, and he searches all things, even the deep things of God. In 1 Corinthians 16:20 , "All the brethren" (that is, the whole Church) seem to be distinguished from "the church that is in their house," which was but a partial and private assembly out of the general Church at Corinth. When men give once for all, not so much is given. His first intention had been ( 2 Corinthians 1:15 2 Corinthians 1:16 ) to pass through them (Corinth) to Macedonia, and again return to them from Macedonia, and so to Judea; this he had announced in the lost epistle ( 1 Corinthians 5:9 ); now having laid aside this intention (for which he was charged with levity, 2 Corinthians 1:17 , &c., whereas it was through lenity, 2 Corinthians 1:23 , 2:1 ), he announces his second plan of "not seeing them now by the way," but "passing through Macedonia" first on his way to them, and then "tarrying a while," and even "abiding and wintering with them." 1 Corinthians. 16. He should be fixed in the faith of the gospel, and never desert or give it up. CONYBEARE thinks Titus was one of the bearers of this first letter ( 2 Corinthians 8:6 2 Corinthians 8:16-24 , 12:18 ). 5-7. By this faith alone he will be able to keep his ground in an hour of temptation. ALFORD explains, "in a Christian manner," as mindful of your common Lord. 16:13-18 A Christian is always in danger, therefore should ever be on the watch. . helpeth with--them. Act in love 1 Corinthians 16:14. I will not see you now by the way--literally, "I do not wish to see you this time in passing"; that is, to pay you now what would have to be a merely passing visit as I did in the second visit ( 2 Corinthians 12:14 ). Here is a proof of the Divine authority of the Holy Scriptures, 2 Peter 1:21. "Pass through" is opposed to "abide" ( 1 Corinthians 16:6 ). So far from "saluting" him, I bid him be accursed. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: In the verses leading up to our two-verse reading, Paul tells these Christians from Corinth not to emulate the Israelites who fled from Egypt and wandered in the wilderness. Jesus came to fulfil the Spirit of the Law, not to cancel it, or to lower its standard. Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. 1:2-3 - The nature of God's church. 2 Corinthians 1:1 represents him with Paul in Macedonia; and 2 Corinthians 12:18 , speaking of Titus and others sent to Corinth, does not mention Timothy, which it would have probably done, had one so closely connected with the apostle as Timothy was, stayed as his delegate at Corinth. Acts 18 gives us Paul thus claims their respect for Timothy as one whom he felt so necessary to himself as "look for" to him [THEOPHYLACT]. to take your kind gift to Jerusalem: About 55 C.E., the … 6. Probably Apollos' unwillingness to go to Corinth at this time was because, being aware of the undue admiration of his rhetorical style which led astray many at Corinth, he did not wish to sanction it ( 1 Corinthians 1:12 , 3:4 ). Gives directions about some charitable collection to be made in this church, for the afflicted and impoverished churches in Judea (v. 1-4). Where great good is, there evil is sure to start up as its antagonist. He must therefore have been sent by Paul from Ephesus before this Epistle was written, to accord with 1 Corinthians 4:17-19 ; and yet the passage here implies that Paul did not expect him to arrive at Corinth till after the letter was received. "For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the … Brent Kercheville September 18, 2016 We come to a text that is frequently misused and misapplied. 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