哥林多前书 16:20-21 CUVS

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:19-24

Closing words. The salutations follow: first, from the Churches of Asia; then from Aquila and Priscilla, honoured names in the Churches; again front the Ephesian brethren. Let them renew their fellowship and pledge their love again "with a holy kiss." The work of the amanuensis over, St. Paul adds the salutation from himself with his own hand, "The salutation of me Paul." And the words follow, "If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema," let him become accursed;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:20

All the brethren. The Ephesian Church in general. With an holy kiss. The kiss of peace is mentioned in Romans 16:16 ; 2 Corinthians 13:12 ; 1 Peter 5:14 . It was a sign of the reconciliation of all dissensions. But the abuse of the practice and the hideous heathen calumnies which it helped to perpetuate, led to its abolition. In the Roman Church a shadow of it still remains in the custom of the congregation kissing the pax after the priest has kissed it. The custom still continues... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:21

With mine own hand. Every one of St. Paul's Epistles, except that to the Galatians ( Galatians 6:11 ), seems to have been written by an amanuensis. The blaze of light in the vision on the road to Damascus seems to have left him with acute and permanent ophthalmia as his "thorn in the flesh;" and this would naturally disincline him to the physical labour of writing. When he did write, his letters seem to have been large and straggling ( Galatians 6:11 ), But this was an age in which... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:21-22

A negative crime and positive punishment. "If any man love not," etc. The words contain two things. I. A NEGATIVE CRIME . "If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ," etc. We make three remarks on this state of mind in relation to Christ. 1. It is unreasonable. There is everything in him to call out the highest love. There are three kinds of love to which we are susceptible, and which are incumbent on us— gratitude, esteem, and benevolence. The first requires a... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 16:20

All the brethren ... - All the Christians with whom Paul was connected in Ephesus. They felt a deep interest in the church at Corinth, and sent to them Christian salutations. “With a holy kiss; see the note on Romans 16:16. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 16:21

The salutation of me, Paul, with mine own hand - It is evident that Paul was accustomed to employ an amanuensis (copyist) in penning his epistles (see the note on Romans 16:22), though he signed his own name, and expressed his Christian salutation in every epistle, 2 Thessalonians 3:17; compare Colossians 4:18. This gave a sanction to what was written; was a proof that it was his own, and was a valuable token of affectionate regard. It was a proof that there was no fraud or imposition. Why he... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 16:19-21

1 Corinthians 16:19-21. The churches of Asia Especially those of Ephesus and its neighbourhood; salute you With all Christian affection, heartily wishing you peace and prosperity. Aquila and Priscilla Formerly members of your church, (Acts 18:2; Acts 18:18,) but who at present are with me; salute you much With singular Christian love; in the Lord In his grace and Spirit. These worthy persons lived in Corinth all the time the apostle was there. And when he departed, they accompanied... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:5-24

Personal notes and farewell (16:5-24)Paul’s plan is to visit Macedonia and then move south to Corinth. He realizes that the church in Corinth needs further help, so when he comes he wants to spend some time there (5-7). He is not sure when he will make this visit, as he currently has much urgent work to do in Ephesus (8-9).When Timothy arrives in Corinth (cf. Acts 19:22), the Christians are not to treat him with any less respect than they would Paul, for Timothy and he are doing the same work.... read more

E.W. Bullinger