1 Corinthians 16:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:1-5

Charity; its systematic mode of exercise. If these Corinthians shared the thoughts and emotions of St. Paul on love, on the uses of gifts, and on the resurrection, they were well prepared to have practical duties urged on their immediate attention. At that time "the collection for the saints" was a very important matter. These saints were poor disciples in Jerusalem, who needed foreign help, the Church in that city being unable, because of impoverishment, to render them adequate... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:1-18

Directions and arrangements. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:2

Upon the first day of the week. This verse can hardly be said to imply any religious observance of the Sunday, which rests rather on Acts 20:7 ; Revelation 1:10 ; John 20:19 , John 20:26 . Lay by him in store. The Greek phrase implies that the laying up was done at home, but when the money was accumulated, it was doubtless brought to the assembly and handed over to the presbyters. As God hath prospered him; rather, whatsoever he has been prospered in; i.e. all that his... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:3

Whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send. It is difficult to see why the translators rendered the clause thus, unless they disliked to face the certainty that the apostle must have written many letters which are no longer extant. The true rendering is, Whomsoever ye approve, these I will send with letters. The letters would be letters of introduction or commendation ( Acts 18:27 ; Romans 16:1 ; 2 Corinthians 3:1 ) to the apostles at Jerusalem. Your liberality; ... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:3

The relations of Gentile to Jewish Churches. Apart from the historical interest of this subject, which was one of the chief causes of anxiety to the apostle, it may be studied as illustrating for every age the principles on which older and younger Churches, richer and poorer Churches, can be brought into practical union and fellowship. Then the topic for consideration becomes this—How can the idea of the Christian brotherhood be applied to Churches? As introductory it may be well to show,... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:4

If it be meet that I go also. Unless the collection were a substantial proof of the generosity of the Gentile Churches, it would be hardly worth while ( ἆξιον ) for St. Paul to go too. With me . St. Paul would not take this money himself. His "religious" enemies were many, bitter, and unscrupulous, and he would give them no possibility of a handle against him. He makes such arrangements as should place him above suspicion ( 2 Corinthians 8:20 ). It turned out that the subscription... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:5

When I shall pass through Macedonia; rather, when 1 have passed through Macedonia. For I do pass through Macedonia ; rather, for 1 mean to pass through Macedonia. We learn from 2 Corinthians 1:15 , 2 Corinthians 1:16 , that it had been St. Paul's intention to sail from Ephesus to Corinth, thence, after a brief stay, to proceed to Macedonia, and on his return to come again for a longer stay at Corinth on his way to Judaea. He had in an Epistle, now lost (see 1 Corinthians 5:9 ),... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

God's will the rule, and spiritual usefulness the end of life. "Now I will come unto you when I shall pass through Macedonia," etc. Two remarks are suggested. I. GOD 'S WILL SHOULD BE THE RULE OF LIFE . "But I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit." The text tells us that Paul had made a plan to visit the Corinthians, to "tarry a while" with them, and to spend the winter with them, after he had passed through Macedonia, and tarrying, at Ephesus until the... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

Words to those who travel. I. WE SHOULD ALWAYS BE ON OUR MASTER 'S BUSINESS . This we may be if we are engaged in "secular" affairs. Every part of life is to be consecrated to God. A Christian is a Christian always, and a servant always. Everything may be consecrated. Whether we eat or drink, or whatever we do, we may do all to the glory of God. Secular engagements become truly sacred if in them To do this as we travel, we should These are often very numerous and... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:6

Yea, and winter with you. This he did ( Acts 20:3-6 ). That ye may bring me on my journey. The "ye" is emphatic. The acceptance of this favour at their hands was a proof of affection. It was the custom in ancient days to accompany a departing guest for a short distance ( Romans 15:24 ; Acts 15:3 ; Acts 17:15 ). Whithersoever I go. St. Paul well knew that some uncertainty must attach to his plans. As it was, he had to change his plan at the last moment. He had meant to sail from... read more

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