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 up for your absence.
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...
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...
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...
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;...
_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...
1 Corinthians 16:1-24. SUNDRY PRACTICAL DIRECTIONS. CONCLUSION...
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...
_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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
§ 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...
_Which was wanting on your part, they have supplied, by informing me, and giving me a full account of all. (Witham)_...
“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...
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...
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...
_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...
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...
A concluding exhortation:...
I AM GLAD OF THE COMING OF STEPHANAS AND FORTUNATUS AND ACHAICUS; FOR THAT WHICH WAS LACKING ON YOUR PART THEY HAVE SUPPLIED....
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...
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)...
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...
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...
And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they supplied....
1 Corinthians 16:17 G1161 glad G5463 (G5719) about G1909 coming G3952 Stephanas G4734 G2532 Fortunatus...
‘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...
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 16:17. 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
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...
COMING OF (Greek, "parousia", means "personal presence")....
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...
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....
_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...
_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--...
1 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 1 CORINTHIANS 16:17 Perhaps these were the men who brought the Corinthians’ letter to Paul (1 Corinthians 7:1)....
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...
_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...
_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 Corinthians 16:15; 2 Corinthians 11:9; Philemon 1:13; Philippians 2:30...
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...
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...
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...
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...