Geneva Study Bible Commentary
1 Corinthians 16:10
Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you (e) without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also [do].
(e) Without any just occasion of fear.
Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you (e) without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also [do].
(e) Without any just occasion of fear.
Verse 1 Corinthians 16:10. _NOW, IF TIMOTHEUS COME_] Of Timothy we have heard before, 1 Corinthians 4:17. And we learn, from Acts 19:22, that Paul sent him with _Erastus_ from Ephesus to Macedonia....
NOW IF TIMOTHEUS COME - Paul had sent Timothy to them (see the note at 1 Corinthians 4:17), but as he had many churches to visit, it was not absolutely certain that he would go to Corinth. MAY BE WITH...
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...
With regard to the collection for the people of Christ, do you too follow the instructions which I gave to the Churches of Galatia. Every first day of the week each of you must put by and save up what...
PRACTICAL PLANS (1 Corinthians 16:1-12)...
COME. shall have come. SEE. Greek. _blepo_. App-133. WITHOUT FEAR. fearlessly. Greek. _aphobos_ Elsewhere, Luke 1:74.Philippians 1:1; Philippians 1:14.
_Now if Timotheus come_ See note on 1 Corinthians 4:17. The question whether Timothy arrived at Corinth before the Apostle, or whether he was detained in Macedonia until St Paul came thither, is one w...
ἘᾺΝ ΔΈ. As in A.V. NOW IF. ἝΛΘΗΙ ΤΙΜΌΘΕΟΣ. See note on 1 Corinthians 4:17. The question whether Timothy arrived at Corinth before the Apostle, or whether he was detained in Macedonia until St Paul cam...
1 Corinthians 16:1-24. SUNDRY PRACTICAL DIRECTIONS. CONCLUSION...
_PAUL AND OTHERS TO VISIT CORINTH -- 1 CORINTHIANS 16:5-12:_ Paul had a desire to visit Corinth again. He hoped to see them when he passed through Macedonia. Paul told them that he might stay all wint...
ΈΛΘΗ _aor. conj. act. от_ ΈΡΧΟΜΑΙ (G2064) приходить. _Conj._ с ΈΆΝ (G1437) в _conj._ 3 типа, в котором условие считается вероятным. ΆΦΌΒΩΣ (G870) без страха. Павел думает не о внешних опасностях, но...
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...
Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do. NOW - rather, But. Timothy was not the bearer of the letter: for, it would not th...
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...
IF TIMOTHEUS (RV 'Timothy') COME] cp. 1 Corinthians 4:17. It is not quite certain whether or not he reached Corinth: see Intro. 2 Cor. He was young (cp. 1 Timothy 4:12), and seems to have been timid....
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...
NOW IF TIMOTHEUS COME... — Timothy and Erastus had been sent (see 1 Corinthians 4:17) by St. Paul to remind the Corinthians of his former teaching, and to rebuke and check those evils of which rumours...
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...
§ 58. VISITS TO CORINTH. The arrangements for the Collection have led P. to speak of his approaching visit to Cor [2629], and he explains more definitely his plans in this respect (1 Corinthians 16:5-...
ἐὰν (not ὅταν) δὲ ἔλθῃ Τιμόθεος : “But if Timothy come” his coming is not _certain_. He and Erastus have been before this sent to Macedonia (Acts 19:21 f.) in advance of P., with instructions to go fo...
SYSTEMATIC BENEFICENCE 1 Corinthians 16:1 It is remarkable that the Apostle can turn from one of his sublimest flights of sacred eloquence to deal with so ordinary a matter as the collection. But, af...
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...
Visits By Timothy and Apollos Timothy and Erastus (Acts 19:22) had set out by land for Macedonia. It seems word of trouble reached Paul after Timothy left and Titus carried this letter directly to Cor...
TIMOTHY'S VISIT TO CORINTH. Apollos. 1 Corinthians 16:10-12 The thought of his approaching stay at Corinth leads him to speak of that of Timothy, which is to precede and prepare for his own, comp. 1...
(5) Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia. (6) And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey wh...
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...
10._But if Timothy come. _He speaks as if he were not as yet certain as to his coming. Now he charges them as to Timothy, so that he may be with them in safety — not as though he were in danger of his...
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...
NOW IF TIMOTHEUS COME,.... The apostle had sent him already, as appears from 1 Corinthians 4:17 and he was now gone from him; but whether he might not be prevented by unforeseen incidents in his journ...
Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also _do_. Ver. 10. _For he worketh, &c._] So doth every faithful minister, though of meaner...
_Now if_ In the mean time; _Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear_ Of any one's despising him for his youth. Encourage him in his labours; _for he worketh the work of the Lord_ The...
WITHOUT FEAR; occasioned by opposition or neglect on your part. HE WORKETH; is a wise and faithful minister....
NOW IF TIMOTHEUS COME, SEE THAT HE MAY BE WITH YOU WITHOUT FEAR; FOR HE WORKETH THE WORK OF THE LORD, AS I ALSO DO....
Paul's proposed visit to Corinth:...
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...
NOW IF TIMOTHY COME, SEE THAT HE BE WITH YOU WITHOUT FEAR; FOR HE WORKETH THE WORK OF THE LORD, AS. ALSO DO: 'if Timothy come' -from 1 Corinthians 4:17, 1 Corinthians 4:17 we learned that Timothy was...
10-12 Timothy came to do the work of the Lord. Therefore to vex his spirit, would be to grieve the Holy Spirit; to despise him, would be to despise Him that sent him. Those who work the work of the Lo...
He had told them, 1 CORINTHIANS 4:17, that he had sent Timothy unto them, whom he there calleth his _beloved son, and faithful in the Lord._ Here he bespeaketh his welcome and security. It is probable...
Now if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear; for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do [1 Corinthians 14:17]:...
1 Corinthians 16:10 Now G1161 if G1437 Timothy G5095 comes G2064 (G5632) see G991 (G5720) that G2443 b
PAUL PROMISES THAT IF AT ALL POSSIBLE HE WILL SOON VISIT THEM BUT MEANWHILE ASKS THEM TO GIVE TIMOTHY A TRUE CHRISTIAN WELCOME, AND ASSURES THEM TOO OF APOLLOS' CONCERN FOR THEM (16:5-12). Paul knew t...
'Now if Timothy come, see that he is with you without fear, for he works the work of the Lord, as I also do. Let no man therefore despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may...
1 Corinthians 16:10. NOW IF TIMOTHY COME, SEE THAT HE BE WITH YOU WITHOUT FEAR. Probably it was his youth (1 Timothy 4:12), his delicate constitution (1 Timothy 5:23), and possibly a certain gentlenes...
THAT HE BE WITHOUT FEAR (ινα αφοβως γενητα). Evidently he had reason to fear the treatment that Timothy might receive in Corinth as shown in 1 Corinthians 4:17-21....
1 Corinthians 16:8 What Christianity does for a Man. I. Christianity made Paul courageous. "There are many adversaries." A very good reason for leaving Ephesus, but, some of us would have thought, a...
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...
IF TIMOTHY. Paul was sending him (1 Corinthians 4:17). TO MAKE HIM FEEL WELCOME. Timothy was young, probably in his early twenties at this time (compare note on Acts 16:1)....
_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 16:10 WHEN TIMOTHY COMES. Timothy is apparently already on his way to Corinth. (See 1 Corinthians 4:17 and...
1 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 1 CORINTHIANS 16:1 The Collection for the Saints and Travel Plans. Paul explains how his future ministry will involve the Corinthians....
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 16:5.—This arrangement set aside an earlier plan (2 Corinthians 1:16) to come direct to Corinth from Ephesus by ship, and thence to go to Macedonia. Now he will come to...
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 15:58; 1 Corinthians 16:11; 1 Corinthians 4:17; 1 Thessalonians 3:2;...
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...
Without fear — Of any one's despising him for his youth. For he worketh the work of the Lord — The true ground of reverence to pastors. Those who do so, none ought to despise....
Observe here, 1. Though Timothy was. young minister, and St. Paul an aged apostle, yet doth he bespeak the church to pay respect unto him as to himself, he being. minister of the gospel as well as him...