1 Corinthians 16:1

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

In this chapter Paul closes this long epistle with some particular matters of less moment; but, as all was written by divine inspiration, it is all profitable for our instruction. He begins with directing them about a charitable collection on a particular occasion, the distresses and poverty of Christians in Judea, which at this time were extraordinary, partly through the general calamities of that nation and partly through the particular sufferings to which they were exposed. Now concerning... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Corinthians 16:1-12

16:1-12 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 whatever his prosperity demands, so that there may be no need to take collections when I arrive. Whenever I arrive, I will send whoever you approve by letter to take your gifts to Jerusalem. If it is fitting for me to go, too, they will travel with me. I will come to you after I have passed... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:1

Now concerning the collection for the saints ,.... Not at Corinth, but at Jerusalem, as appears from 1 Corinthians 16:3 for the poor saints there, who were reduced to poverty, either through the spoiling of their goods by their persecuting countrymen; or through the selling of their possessions, and putting their substance into one common stock, which was now exhausted, partly by their living upon it, and partly by the expending of it for the enlargement of the interest of Christ, and the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 16:1

The collection for the saints - Περι - της λογιας , from λεγω , to gather, or collect; translated by the Vulgate, de collectis , a contribution made by the rich for the relief of the poor. The Christians living at Jerusalem, we may naturally suppose, were greatly straitened; as the enmity of their countrymen to the Gospel of Christ led them to treat those who professed it with cruelty, and spoil them of their goods; (see Hebrews 10:34 ; and Romans 15:26 ; and see the note Romans... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 16:1

Verse 1 1.But concerning the collection Luke relates (Acts 11:28) that the prediction of Agabus, foretelling that there would be a famine under Claudius Caesar, gave occasion for alms being collected by the saints, with the view of affording help to the brethren in Jerusalem. For though the Prophet had foretold, that this calamity would be generally prevalent almost throughout the world, yet as they were more heavily oppressed with penury at Jerusalem, and as all the Gentile Churches were... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:1

Now concerning the collection for the saints. "The saints" are here the poor Christians at Jerusalem ( Romans 15:26 ). The subject weighed much on St. Paul's mind. First, there was real need for their charity, for at Jerusalem there was as sharp a contrast between the lots of the rich and poor as there is in London, and the "poor saints," being the poorest of the poor ( James 2:5 ), must have often been in deep distress. Not many years before this time, in the famine of Claudius, ( Acts... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

The law of Christian giving. It is interesting to note that one of the first and most natural expressions of the Christian spirit was a consideration of the needs of the poorer members of the Church, and a readiness to share what good things were possessed with them. Of this spirit Barnabas is presented to us as offering the highest example ( Acts 4:36 ). His thought and feeling in this matter had very probably influenced his companion St. Paul. We can well understand that the Jewish... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Christian philanthropy. "Now concerning the collection for the saints," etc. At the outset three truths are suggested. 1. That in the highest theological discussion the urgency of practical benevolence should never be overlooked. Immediately after the apostle had passed through the discussion on the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead, he says, "Now concerning the collection." Practical benevolence is for many reasons more important than the grandest theological doctrine; it is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Church gifts. There are few interests in human life which can be separated from the consideration of money. Money is the first necessity of governments, and it is the sinews of war. In business, in professional life, in industrial pursuits, pecuniary considerations are prominent, perhaps paramount. It is no otherwise in religion; and, however some superfine Christians may object to associating anything so base as money with what is the loftiest of human interests, no way has been found of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Concerning the collection. I. THE NECESSITY OF GIVING . 1. For maintenance of public worship in our own community. Churches should aim at self support. Assuredly there should be no unwillingness to give where we ourselves reap the advantage. And often the return, being spiritual, infinitely exceeds all that we part with. 2. For various works which have for their object the dissemination of the truth or the relief of the needy. Gospel at home is good, but we must see... read more

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