Wesley's Explanatory Notes
1 Corinthians 16:16
That ye also — In your turn. Submit to such — So repaying their free service. And to every one that worketh with us and laboureth — That labours in the gospel either with or without a fellow — labourer.
That ye also — In your turn. Submit to such — So repaying their free service. And to every one that worketh with us and laboureth — That labours in the gospel either with or without a fellow — labourer.
Verse 1 Corinthians 16:16. _THAT YE SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO SUCH_] That ye have _due regard_ to them, and consider them as especial instruments in the hand of God for countenancing and carrying on his...
THAT YE SUBMIT YOURSELVES ... - The word used here means evidently that you would show them proper deference and regard; that you would treat them with distinguished respect and honor for what they ha...
2. EXHORTATIONS AND CONCLUSION. CHAPTER 16 _ 1. Concerning Collections. (1 Corinthians 16:1)_ 2. Ministry. (1 Corinthians 16:5) 3. Greetings. (1 Corinthians 16:19
1 CORINTHIANS 16. VARIOUS BUSINESS AND PERSONAL MATTERS. SALUTATION. First (1 Corinthians 16:1) he gives instructions as to the collection for the poor Christians at Jerusalem (2 Corinthians 8 f.*, Ro...
PRACTICAL PLANS (1 Corinthians 16:1-12)...
Be on the alert; stand fast in the faith; play the man; be strong. Let all your affairs be transacted in love. Brothers I urge you--(you know the family of Stephanas was the first-fruits of God's harv...
_ YE_= ye also. SUBMIT. subject. Greek. _hupotasso,_ as in 1 Corinthians 14:32, &c. HELPETH WITH. Greek. _sunergeo,_ to work together with. Elsewhere, Mark 16:20; Romans 8:28;...
_that ye submit yourselves_ See Ephesians 5:21; 1 Peter 5:5. _helpeth with_us] There is no _us_in the original. A general assistance in the work of the Church seems to be what is meant by the Apostle....
ἽΝΑ ΚΑῚ ὙΜΕΙ͂Σ ὙΠΟΤΆΣΣΗΣΘΕ ΤΟΙ͂Σ ΤΟΙΟΎΤΟΙΣ. The duty of mutual submission is frequently recommended in Scripture. But inasmuch as in every community there must be those who are entitled to lead, as we...
1 Corinthians 16:1-24. SUNDRY PRACTICAL DIRECTIONS. CONCLUSION...
_WATCH YE, STAND FAST IN THE FAITH -- 1 CORINTHIANS 16:13-18:_ Paul's desire was that the brethren would keep alert for any false teaching. He wanted them to be firm in their faith and to stay brave a...
ΎΠΟΤΆΣΣΗΣΘΕ _praes. conj. med._ (dir. _med._, "подчинитесь") ΎΠΟΤΆΣΣΩ (G6718) подчиняться, повиноваться, с _dat. Conj._ с ΪΝ (G2443) как дополнение гл. ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΏ в ст. 15. ΣΥΝΕΡΓΟΎΝΤΙ _praes. act. par...
I BESEECH YOU, BRETHREN, &C.— Dr. Heylin renders these verses thus: _Ye know that the family of Stephanas is,_ &c.—_I beseech you then, my brethren,_ 1 Corinthians 16:16 _that you pay all deference to...
BUTLER'S COMMENTS SECTION 2 Endorse (1 Corinthians 16:10-18) 10 When Timothy comes, see that you put him at ease among you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I am. 11So let no one despise hi...
That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth. THAT YE. Translate, 'That ye also'-namely, on your part ... in return for their voluntary ministry to you...
8 Paul's delay in going to Corinth is fully explained in the second epistle. He wished to give them time for repentance. Besides, he was meeting with much success, for even his enemies acknowledged th...
THE COLLECTION. PERSONAL MESSAGES AND CONCLUSION The Apostle in this chapter instructs the Corinthians to make a collection for the poor Christians in Judæa, intimates his intention of visiting them a...
SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO SUCH] 'esteeming them very highly in love for their work's sake' (1 Thessalonians 5:13)....
SERVANTS OF CHRIST 1 CORINTHIANS _HILDA BRIGHT_ CHAPTER 16 PLANS ABOUT THE MONEY FOR JERUSALEM 16:1-4 V1 Now I will write about the money for God’s people. Do what I told the churches in Galatia...
CHAPTER 25 THE POOR IN closing his letter to the Corinthians, Paul, as usual, explains his own movements, and adds a number of miscellaneous directions and salutations. These for the most part relate...
1 Corinthians 16:15-16 urge particular instances of the above ἐν ἀγάπῃ γινέσθω. The ἵνα clause of 1 Corinthians 16:16 is complementary to παρακαλῶ (see note on 1 Corinthians 1:10), and is sus
§ 59. CONCLUDING HOMILY. According to the Apostle's wont, at the end of his letter he gathers up the burden of his message into a single concise and stirring exhortation (1 Corinthians 16:13 f.). _Wat...
EXHORTATIONS AND SALUTATIONS 1 Corinthians 16:13 The Apostle was careful to cultivate friendship, one of the priceless gifts of God; and he was very generous not only in his references to his friends...
The last chapter of the epistle is local and personal. In the first sentences important principles are revealed as to the true method of Christian giving. It is to be regular and systematic rather tha...
Closing Instructions and Personal Remarks Christians must be constantly on guard against Satan. Paul encouraged them to be firm in matters of faith and not let false teachers shake their beliefs as th...
That ye (i) submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with [us], and laboureth. (i) That you honour and revere them, be obedient to them, and be content to be ruled by them, as you p...
“I beseech you, brethren: Ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints. 16. That ye submit yourselves unt...
(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 first...
As usual, the introductory words (1 Corinthians 1:1-3) of the epistle give us no little intimation of that which is to follow. The apostle speaks of himself as such "called [to be] an apostle of Jesus...
_SOURCES OF SPIRITUAL STRENGTH_ ‘Quit you like men, be strong.’ 1 Corinthians 16:13 We are conscious of our weakness, our need is strength, but how shall we attain to it? Elsewhere St. Paul, using...
The apostle, in his letter, had treated of the disorder that reigned among these believers, and his spirit was to a certain degree relieved by fulfilling this duty towards them; for, after all, they w...
THAT YE SUBMIT YOURSELVES TO SUCH,.... To persons of such a character, and in such an office; if in ministering to poor saints, by assisting them, and by putting into their hands; and putting it in th...
That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with _us_, and laboureth. Ver. 16. _That ye submit_] Giving them due honour, doing them all good offices....
_Ye know the house_, or family, _of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruits of Achaia_ That he and they were the first converts in that province; _and that they have addicted themselves_ According to t...
SUBMIT YOURSELVES; treat them with respect, and be suitably influenced by them....
THAT YE SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO SUCH, AND TO EVERYONE THAT HELPETH WITH US AND LABORS....
A concluding exhortation:...
This last chapter forms a fourth division of the book of I Corinthians, with its simple, practical instructions. The unity of the body of Christ is to be expressed in genuine practical care for the ne...
THAT YE ALSO BE IN SUBJECTION UNTO SUCH, AND TO EVERY ONE THAT HELPETH IN THE WORK AND LABORETH. 'in subjection unto such' -'that you also be in subjection to such men' (NASV); 'I beg you to put you...
13-18 A Christian is always in danger, therefore should ever be on the watch. He should be fixed in the faith of the gospel, and never desert or give it up. By this faith alone he will be able to kee...
He adviseth them to reverence him, and all such as were helpers and labourers of that nature, and wrought with the apostles in the work of the gospel....
that ye also be in subjection unto such, and to every one that helpeth in the work and laboreth. [The apostle asks the Corinthians to be subject to their truly religious teachers, and picks out the fa...
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‘Now I beseech you, brethren (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to minister to the saints), that you also be in subjection to suc...
FINAL WORDS (16:13-24). Paul comes to the end of his letter with an exhortation. It has similarities to that in 1 Corinthians 15:58. This is then followed by a further exhortation to take note of thei...
1 Corinthians 16:16. THAT YE ALSO BE IN SUBJECTION UNTO SUCH in respectful deference unto them, as estimable servants of Christ, AND TO EVERY ONE THAT HELPETH IN THE WORK, AND LABOURETH. The same coll...
THAT YE ALSO BE IN SUBJECTION UNTO SUCH (ινα κα υμεις υποτασσησθε τοις τοιουτοις). This is the exhortation begun in verse 1 Corinthians 16:15. The family of Stephanas took the lead in good works. Do...
CONTENTS: Closing instructions and greetings of Paul. CHARACTERS: Christ, Paul, Timothy, Apollos, Aquila, Priscilla, Stephanas, Fortunatus, Achaicus. CONCLUSION: The Christian should lay by money in...
1 Corinthians 16:1. _The collection for the saints,_ chiefly for the poor ministers of the word. This was to be done once a week, and it is the ancient and best way for poor people to support the gosp...
TO FOLLOW THE LEADERSHIP. "A congregation is as strong as its most spiritual members." The spiritually mature are to give leadership to the spiritual immature. Compare Ephesians 4:11-15....
_Ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia._ THE HOUSE OF STEPHANAS I. Its happiness--united in-- 1. Faith. 2. Hope. 3. Purpose. II. Its true nobility--precedence of--...
_Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear._ PAUL’S AFFECTIONATE RECOMMENDATION OF TIMOTHY TEACHES US THAT YOUNG MINISTERS 1. Often need encouragement. 2. Should be respected...
1 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 1 CORINTHIANS 16:13 Closing Admonitions and Greetings. Paul tells the Corinthians to persevere, love, and submit to good leaders. He then gives greetings from Christians in Asia....
CHAPTER 16 VER. 1. _Now concerning the collection for the saints._ The saints here meant were the poor Christians living at Jerusalem. Cf. ver. 3 and Romans 15:26. For the Christians at Jerusalem, as...
_CRITICAL NOTES_ 1 Corinthians 16:15.—Postscript-like personal matters _begin here_. ACHAIA.—This corrects the wrong reading in Romans 16:5. STEPHANAS’ HOUSEHOLD.—See 1 Corinthians 1:16.
EXPOSITION 1 CORINTHIANS 16:1 _Directions and arrangements._ 1 CORINTHIANS 16:1 NOW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION FOR THE SAINTS. "The saints" are here the poor Christians at Jerusalem ...
And so he writing to them now about taking up a collection for the saints [that are in Jerusalem], as he asked also the churches in the area of Galatia. Now he said on the first day of the week (1 Cor...
1 Chronicles 12:18; 1 Corinthians 12:28; 1 Corinthians 3:9; 1 Peter 5:5;...
THE POSTLUDE 1 Corinthians 16:1 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Final words are always listened to eagerly among friends. That is the reason we are calling the study for today, a postlude, because they are the...