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1 Corinthians 16:17

1 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 1 Corinthians 16:17 Perhaps these were the men who brought the Corinthians’ letter to Paul (1 Corinthians 7:1).

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  • Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

    Verse 17. _I AM GLAD OF THE COMING OF STEPHANAS_, c.] It was by these that the Corinthians had sent that letter to the apostle, to answer which was a main part of the design of St. Paul in this epistl...

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    I AM GLAD OF THE COMING - That is, I am glad that they have come to me at Ephesus. I rejoice that he who was converted by my ministry in Achaia, and who has so long shown himself to be a personal frie...

  • Annotated Bible by A.C. Gaebelein

    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

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    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...

  • Barclay Daily Study Bible (NT)

    PRACTICAL PLANS (1 Corinthians 16:1-12)...

  • Barclay Daily Study Bible (NT)

    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...

  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

    OF. at. App-104. COMING. presence. Greek. _parousia._ See Matthew 24:3. THAT WHICH WAS, &C. = your lack. Greek. _husterema._ Elsewhere, Luke 21:4. 2Co 8:14. 2 Corinthians 9:12;...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    _Fortunatus and Achaicus_ Fortunatus is referred to by Clement as the bearer of his Epistle. See Introduction, Ch. iii. Nothing is known of Achaicus. _that which was lacking on your part_ i.e. _the vo...

  • Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges Commentary

    ὙΜΈΤΕΡΟΝ BCDEFG. ὑμῶν Rec. with אA. 17. ΦΟΡΤΟΥΝΆΤΟΥ ΚΑῚ ἈΧΑΪΚΟΥ͂. Fortunatus is referred to by Clement as the bearer of his Epistle. See Introduction, Ch. 3. Nothing is known of Achaicus. ΤῸ ὙΜΈΤΕΡΟΝ...

  • Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges Commentary

    1 Corinthians 16:1-24. SUNDRY PRACTICAL DIRECTIONS. CONCLUSION...

  • Charles Box Commentaries

    _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...

  • Charles Rose Commentaries

    ΈΠΊ (G1909) с _dat._, в связи, по случаю, ΠΑΡΟΥΣΊΣΙ (G3952) _dat. sing._ приезд, прибытие. ΥΣΤΈΡΗΜΑ (G5303) недостаток, нужда, что-л., чего не хватает. Павел мог иметь в виду, что скучал по своим др...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    FORTUNATUS,— This worthy man survived St. Paul a considerable time: for it appears from the epistle of Clement to the Corinthians, sect. 59 that he was the messenger of the church at Corinth to that o...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    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...

  • Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

    I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied. FORTUNATUS AND ACHAICUS - probably of Stephanas' household. FORTUNATUS...

  • Concordant Commentary on the New Testament by A. E. Knoch

    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...

  • Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

    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...

  • Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

    STEPHANAS AND FORTUNATUS AND ACHAICUS] who had probably brought the letter from the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 7:1). THAT WHICH WAS LACKING ON YOUR PART THEY HAVE SUPPLIED] i.e. their visit has made u...

  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

    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...

  • Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

    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...

  • Expositor's Greek Testament (Nicoll)

    § 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...

  • Expositor's Greek Testament (Nicoll)

    “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...

  • Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

    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...

  • G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

    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...

  • Gary Hampton Commentaries

    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...

  • George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary

    _Which was wanting on your part, they have supplied, by informing me, and giving me a full account of all. (Witham)_...

  • Godet's commentary on Luke, John, Romans, 1 Corinthians

    “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...

  • Hawker's Poor man's commentary

    (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...

  • Introductory Lectures - Commentary by William Kelly

    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...

  • John Darby's Synopsis

    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...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    I AM GLAD OF THE COMING OF STEPHANAS, AND FORTUNATUS, AND ACHAICUS,.... Who very probably were those of the household of Chloe, mentioned in 1 Corinthians 1:11, who came either of their own accord, or...

  • John Trapp Complete Commentary

    I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied. Ver. 17. _They have supplied_] viz. Your absence; for in them I take a sh...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _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...

  • Justin Edwards' Family Bible New Testament (1851)

    COMING OF STEPHANAS; he had come to Ephesus, but his family remained at Corinth. Verse 1 Corinthians 16:15. THAT WHICH WAS LACKING ON YOUR PART; in ministering to my comfort. That which, by reason of...

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    A concluding exhortation:...

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    I AM GLAD OF THE COMING OF STEPHANAS AND FORTUNATUS AND ACHAICUS; FOR THAT WHICH WAS LACKING ON YOUR PART THEY HAVE SUPPLIED....

  • Leslie M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

    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...

  • Mark Dunagan Commentaries

    AND. REJOICE AT THE COMING OF STEPHANAS AND FORTUNATUS AND ACHAICUS: FOR THAT WHICH WAS LACKING ON YOUR PART THEY SUPPLIED. 'Fortunatus' -(for chuh NAY tus) (fortunate). 'ACHAICUS' -(uh KAY ih cus)...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    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...

  • Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible

    Ver. 17,18. It should seem that this church had sent these three persons to Paul at this time (as most think) at Ephesus, to acquaint him with the state of their churches; these men supplied the want...

  • McGarvey and Pendleton Commentaries

    And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they supplied....

  • Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible Notes

    1 Corinthians 16:17 G1161 glad G5463 (G5719) about G1909 coming G3952 Stephanas G4734 G2532 Fortunatus...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    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...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    ‘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...

  • Philip Schaff's Popular Commentary on the NT (4 vols)

    1 Corinthians 16:17. AND I REJOICE AT THE COMING OF STEPHANAS the same, no doubt, as in 1 Corinthians 16:15 and 1 Corinthians 1:15, AND FORTUNATUS [1] AND ACHAICUS of whom we only

  • Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament

    AT THE COMING (επ τη παρουσια). At the coming here of Stephanas, etc., the very word used of the παρουσια of Christ (1 Corinthians 15:23).THAT WHICH WAS LACKING ON YOUR PART THEY SUPPLIED (το υμετ...

  • Scofield's Bible Commentary

    COMING OF (Greek, "parousia", means "personal presence")....

  • Summarized Bible Commentary

    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...

  • Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    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...

  • The Bible Study New Testament

    I AM HAPPY. Some think this Stephanas is the son of the one in 1 Corinthians 16:15. These three must have brought Paul the letter mentioned in 1 Corinthians 7:1....

  • The Biblical Illustrator

    _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--...

  • The Biblical Illustrator

    _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...

  • The Great Commentary of Cornelius à Lapide

    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...

  • The Great Commentary of Cornelius à Lapide

    _I am glad of the presence of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaiacus._ (1.) According to Anselm this presence means the presence of these men with the Corinthians to supply, teach, and strengthen th...

  • The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

    _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.

  • The Pulpit Commentaries

    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 ...

  • Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith

    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...

  • Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

    1 Corinthians 16:15; 2 Corinthians 11:9; Philemon 1:13; Philippians 2:30...

  • Vincent's Word Studies in the New Testament (4 Volume Set)

    That which was lacking on your part [τ ο υ μ ε τ ε ρ ο υ σ τ ε ρ η μ α]. Or the (i. e. my) lack of you. The Greek will bear either rendering. Compare Philippians 2:30; 2 Corinthians 8:14; 2 Corinthian...

  • Wells of Living Water Commentary

    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...

  • Wesley's Explanatory Notes

    I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaiacus — Who were now returned to Corinth but the joy which their arrival had occasioned remained still in his heart. They have supplied wh...

  • William Burkitt's Expository Notes

    It is very probable that the faithful in the church of Corinth did send these three persons, namely, Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, to St. Paul, at this time at Ephesus, to acquaint him with the...

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