1 Corinthians 16:8

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Corinthians 16:8

(8) But I will tarry at Ephesus.—In this and the following verse the Apostle returns to his immediate plans at Ephesus. It was probably now about Easter-time (see 1 Corinthians 16:7), and the hostility of enemies increases. (See Acts 19:9-23.) That must be subdued. A door has been opened wide for the effectual spread of the gospel (Acts 19:20). Of that the Apostle must avail himself. Therefore he will remain where he is until Pentecost. Duty to be done, and danger to be faced in the doing of... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

1 Corinthians 16:9 In Wesley's Journal for 1st February, 1736, written as he approached the shores of Georgia, the following entry appears: 'We spoke with a ship of Carolina; and Wednesday 4, came within soundings. About noon, the trees were visible from the masts, and in the afternoon from the main deck. In the evening lesson were these words: "A great door and effectual is opened ". O let no one shut it!' References. XVI. 9. Expositor (4th Series), vol. ii. p. 148; ibid. (7th Series), vol.... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Chapter 25THE POORIN 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 to matters of merely temporary interest, and call for no comment. Interest of a more permanent kind unfortunately attaches to the collection for the poor Christians of Jerusalem which Paul invites the Corinthians to make. Several causes had contributed to this poverty; and, among others, it is not... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

2. Exhortations and Conclusion. CHAPTER 16 1. Concerning Collections. (1 Corinthians 16:1-4 ) 2. Ministry. (1 Corinthians 16:5-18 ) 3. Greetings. (1 Corinthians 16:19-24 ) First, in concluding this Epistle, he writes them about collections for the Saints. The same directions, he had given to the assemblies in Galatia. The collection for the Saints was to be taken on the first day of the week in connection with the remembrance of Him who had said, “it is more blessed to give than to... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

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 needs of each member of the body. At this time, a special need existed among "the poor saints . . . at Jerusalem" (Romans 15:26), evidently the result of a great famine (Acts 11:28-30). At the time this became known by the Corinthians, they "were forward" with desire to supply material help to... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD They were not only questions of casuistry that disturbed this church, but deeper ones especially that of the resurrection of the dead. We may gather the real nature of this difficulty by the manner of Paul’s treatment of it. He dwells on the fact of Christ’s resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:1-11 ), in which he furnished incidentally a definition of the Gospel he preached. This consists of just three counts, Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. The... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:5-12

(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 whithersoever I go. (7) For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit. (8) But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost. (9) For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. (10) Now if Timothy come, see that he may be... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 16:1-9

1-9 The good examples of other Christians and churches should rouse us. It is good to lay up in store for good uses. Those who are rich in this world, should be rich in good works, 1 Timothy 6:17; 1 Timothy 6:18. The diligent hand will not make rich, without the Divine blessing, Proverbs 10:4; Proverbs 10:22. And what more proper to stir us up to charity to the people and children of God, than to look at all we have as his gift? Works of mercy are real fruits of true love to God, and are... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:1-99

1Co 16 THE LAST DIRECTION of the Apostle in this epistle concerns the special collection being made at that time for poor saints in Judaea. Today in many religious circles money is so often the first topic. Here it is the last. Still it comes in, and instructions of abiding value are given. In verse 1Co_16:2 systematic giving is advocated as opposed to haphazard. Proportionate giving is also what God expects in proportion to the prosperity which God Himself may have given. In Jewish days... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Corinthians 16:5-12

Paul's proposed visit to Corinth: v. 5. Now I will come unto you when I shall pass through Macedonia; for I do pass through Macedonia. v. 6. And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go. v. 7. For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit. v. 8. But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost. v. 9. For a great door, and effectual, is opened unto me, and there are many... read more

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