1 Corinthians 16:19 - Exposition

The Churches of Asia. Proconsular Asia. There was a constant interchange of voyages between the western coast of Asia and Corinth. Aquila and Priscilla. This admirable Christian husband and wife had no small share in founding the Churches both of Corinth and Ephesus. Being St. Paul's partners in trade, he spent much time with them. (For all that is known of them. see Acts 18:1 , Acts 18:2 , Acts 18:26 ; Romans 16:3 , Romans 16:5 .) Priscilla. Most of the uncials have the shorter form, Prisca. In some manuscripts (D, E, F, G) and versions ( e.g. the Vulgate) we find the addition, "with whom also I am lodging." The Church that is in their house. The time for large common churches for public worship had not yet arrived, Hence, when the Christian community numbered more than could meet in one place, the congregations were held in separate houses ( Romans 16:4 , Romans 16:15 ; Acts 2:46 ; Colossians 4:15 ; Phmon Colossians 1:2 ).