Wesley's Explanatory Notes
1 Corinthians 16:18
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours — Inasmuch as you share in my comfort. Such therefore acknowledge — With suitable love and respect.
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours — Inasmuch as you share in my comfort. Such therefore acknowledge — With suitable love and respect.
Verse 18. _THEY HAVE REFRESHED MY SPIRIT AND YOURS_] They have been a means of contributing greatly to my comfort; and what contributes to _my_ comfort must increase _yours_. This is probably the mean...
FOR THEY HAVE REFRESHED MY SPIRIT - By their presence and conversation. They have given me information respecting the state of things in the church; and their society has been with me of the most grat...
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...
HAVE REFRESHED. gave rest to. Same as in Matthew 11:28. SPIRIT. App-101. ACKNOWLEDGE. recognize. App-132....
_For they have refreshed my spirit and yours_ This "is a concise expression of the same consciousness of identity of feelings and interests which expresses itself so strongly in 2 Corinthians 1:3-7....
1 Corinthians 16:1-24. SUNDRY PRACTICAL DIRECTIONS. CONCLUSION...
ἈΝΈΠΑΥΣΑΝ ΓᾺΡ ΤῸ ἘΜῸΝ ΠΝΕΥ͂ΜΑ ΚΑῚ ΤῸ ὙΜΩ͂Ν. This ‘is a concise expression of the same consciousness of identity of feelings and interests which expresses itself so strongly in 2 Corinthians 1:3-7.’ St...
_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...
ΆΝΈΠΑΥΣΑΝ _aor. ind. act. от_ ΆΝΑΠΑΎΩ (G373) давать отдохновение от трудов, освежать (AS), ΈΠΙΓΙΝΏΣΚΕΤΕ _praes. imper. act. от_ ΈΠΙΓΙΝΏΣΚΩ (G1921) узнавать, признавать. ΤΟΙΟΎΤΟΣ (G5108) подобный, пр...
FOR THEY HAVE REFRESHED MY SPIRIT, &C.— By removing those suspicions and fears which were on both sides....
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...
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such. REFRESHED MY SPIRIT AND YOURS. "Yours" will be refreshed on receiving this letter, by knowing that 'my spir...
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...
AND YOURS] for you will be glad to hear of my gladness....
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...
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...
§ 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...
“But I rejoice at the presence (_or_ coming) of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaïcus.” The stress lying on παρουσίᾳ explains the introductory δέ : “You must show respect to such men, when they reac...
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...
For they have refreshed my (k) spirit and yours: therefore (l) acknowledge ye them that are such. (k) My heart. (l) Take them for such men as they are indeed....
“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...
(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...
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...
FOR THEY HAVE REFRESHED MY SPIRIT,.... By their coming and presence; the very sight of them gave him joy and pleasure, and more so their Christian discourse and conversation, and especially the accoun...
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such. Ver. 18. _They have refreshed_] _Ipse aspectus viri boni delectat._ It is some comfort to see a good man's fa...
_I am glad of the coming of Stephanas_, &c. This Stephanas is supposed by many to have been the son of Stephanas mentioned 1 Corinthians 16:15. He, with Fortunatus and Achaicus, are supposed to have b...
ACKNOWLEDGE YE THEM; as friends of Christ, and worthy of imitation....
FOR THEY HAVE REFRESHED MY SPIRIT AND YOURS; THEREFORE ACKNOWLEDGE YE THEM THAT ARE SUCH. According to his custom, the apostle here gives the gist of all his admonitions in a few brief sentences. The...
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...
FOR THEY REFRESHED MY SPIRIT AND YOURS: ACKNOWLEDGE YE THEREFORE THEM THAT ARE SUCH. 'For' -seems to explain the "lack" mentioned in the previous verse. 'REFRESHED MY SPIRIT' -'This sentence scarcel...
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...
SEE POOLE ON "1 CORINTHIANS 16:17...
For they refreshed my spirit and yours: acknowledge ye therefore them that are such. [These were the messengers which bore the Corinthian letter to Paul. Of them we know nothing more. What Paul says o...
Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians of your love, hath in all things refreshed[19] Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians of your love to us, hath in all things refreshed[23] Epistle of Ignatius to...
1 Corinthians 16:18 For G1063 refreshed G373 (G5656) my G1699 spirit G4151 and G2532 yours G5216 Therefore...
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...
‘And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, for that which was lacking on your part they supplied. For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Acknowledge you therefore those wh...
1 Corinthians 16:18. FOR THEY REFRESHED MY SPIRIT AND YOURS as if the refreshing of his spirit by their visit was a refreshing of theirs who sent them, so thoroughly does he identify his feelings with...
FOR THEY REFRESHED MY SPIRIT AND YOURS (ανεπαυσαν γαρ το εμον πνευμα κα το υμων). They did both. The very verb used by Jesus in Matthew 11:28 for the refreshment offered by him to those who come to...
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...
AND HAVE CHEERED ME UP. By bringing news of the Corinthians. DESERVE NOTICE. This repeats the advice of 1 Corinthians 16:16. See also 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13....
_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--...
_I am glad of the coming of Stephanas,… for they have refreshed my spirit and yours._ SPIRITUAL REFRESHMENT These three honoured members of the Corinthian Church came to consult the apostle on matte...
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...
_For they have refreshed my spirit and yours._ What refreshes me refreshes you. Theophylact thinks that these men were so warmly commended to the Corinthians, to prevent them from being treated coldly...
_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 Thessalonians 3:6; 1 Thessalonians 3:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:12; 2 Corinthians 7:13;...
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...