1 Corinthians 16 - Study the King James Bible

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.

concerning . App-104 .
collection . Greek. logia. Only here and 1 Corinthians 16:2 , where it is translated "gatherings". Found in the Papyri of tax-gathering.
saints . Greek. hagios. See Acts 9:13 .
have given order = commanded. Greek. diatasso . See Acts 7:44 .
churches . App-184 .
Galatia . Bengel says, "He proposes the Galatians as an example to the Corinthians, the Corinthians to the Macedonians (2 Corinthians 9:2 ), and the Corinthians and Macedonians to the Romans (Romans 15:26 )".
even so, &c . = so do ye also.

Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

Upon . App-104 .
first, &c . See John 20:1 .Acts 20:7 .
every = each.
in store = treasuring up. Greek. thesaurizo. See Matthew 6:19 .
as, &c = whatever he may be prospered in. Greek. euodoumai.
that = in order that. Greek. hina.
no = not. App-105 .
gatherings . See 1 Corinthians 16:1 .

And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.

approve . Greek. dokimazo See 1Co 3:13 ; 1 Corinthians 11:28 .
by ( App-104 . 1 Corinthians 16:1 ), &c. Read, "them will I send with letters".
them = these.
send . App-174 .
bring = carry away. Greek. apophero. Elsewhere, Mark 15:1 .Luke 16:22 .Revelation 17:3 ; Revelation 21:10 .
liberality = gift. Literally grace. Greek. charts. App-184 . Compare 2 Corinthians 8:19 .

And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me.

if . App-118 .

Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.

unto . App-104 .
shall pass = shall have passed.
do pass = am passing, i.e. purpose to pass.

And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.

abide . Greek. parameno. Elsewhere, Hebrews 7:23 .James 1:25 .
winter . See Acts 27:12 .
bring me on my journey . Greek. propempo . See Acts 15:3 .

For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.

will . App-102 .
see . App-133 .
by the way = in (Greek. e n . App-104 .) passing. Greek. parodos.
trust = hope.
tarry . Greek. epimeno. See Acts 10:48 .
a while = some (Greek. tis) time (Greek. chronos) .
Lord . App-98 .

But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

at = in. App-104 .
Pentecost . See Acts 2:1 .

For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

door . Figure of speech Metaphor. App-6 . Compare Acts 14:27 , 2 Chronicles 4:3; 2 Chronicles 4:3 .Revelation 3:8; Revelation 3:8 See for the facts, Acts 19:17-20 .
effectual . Greek. energes. Elsewhere, Philemon 1:6 . Hebrews 4:12
unto = to.

10.

Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.

come = shall have come.
see . Greek. blepo . App-133 .
without fear = fearlessly. Greek. aphobos Elsewhere, Luke 1:74 .Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:14 .Jude 1:12 . Timothy was of a timid, shrinking disposition, and the apostle commends him to the support of the true believers at Corinth.
Lord . App-98 .

11.

Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.

Let no man = Let not (Greek. me . App-105 ) any one (Greek. tis. App-123 )
despise . Greek. exoutheneo. See Acts 4:11 . Compare 1 Timothy 4:12 .
conduct . . . forth . Greek. propempo, as in 1 Corinthians 16:6 .
look for . Greek. ekdechomai. See 1 Corinthians 11:33 .Hebrews 10:13 ; Hebrews 11:10 . 1 Peter 3:20 .
with . App-104 . It is clear from these verses (10, 11) that the letter was not sent by Timothy. He had already departed (1 Corinthians 4:17 ), and as he was to travel by a circuitous route, he might not arrive till after the receipt of the letter. See Acts 19:22 . Paul was expecting him to be in time to return with the bearers of the letter, who were probably the three named in 1 Corinthians 16:17 .

12.

As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.

As touching = Now concerning ( App-104 .)
desired = exhorted. App-134 .
to = in order that (Greek. hina) he should.
will . App-102 .
at this time = now.
have convenient time = have leisure. Greek. eukaireo. See Acts 17:21 . So far from being jealous of the popularity of Apollos (1 Corinthians 1:12 ). Paul urges him to visit Corinth. To him God's glory was the one object to be sought (1 Corinthians 3:5-7 . Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:18 ).

13.

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

Watch . Compare Acts 20:31 .
stand fast . Compare Galatians 1:5 , Galatians 1:1 .Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:27 ; Philippians 4:1 . 1 Thessalonians 3:8 . 2 Thessalonians 2:15 .
faith . App-150 . Compare 1 Corinthians 15:1 .
quit you like men . Greek. andrizomai. Only here.
be strong . Greek. krataioo. Elsewhere, Luke 1:80 ; Luke 2:40 . Ephesians 3:16 .

14.

Let all your things be done with charity.

with = in. App-104 .
charity = love. Greek. agape . App-135 . Compare 1 Corinthians 14:1 . 1 Peter 4:8 .

15.

I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)

beseech . Greek. parakaleo. See "desired", 1 Corinthians 16:12 .
know . App-132 .
Stephanas . See 1 Corinthians 1:16 .
firstfruits . Greek. aparche. See Romans 8:23 ; Romans 16:5 .
have . Omit.
addicted = set. Greek. tasso. See Acts 13:48 .
to = for, as in 1 Corinthians 16:1 .
ministry = service. App-190 .
of = to.

16.

That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.

ye = ye also.
submit = subject. Greek. hupotasso, as in 1 Corinthians 14:32 , &c.
helpeth with . Greek. sunergeo, to work together with. Elsewhere, Mark 16:20 . Romans 8:28 . 2 Corinthians 6:1 .James 2:22 . Compare 1 Corinthians 3:9 .

17.

I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.

of = at. App-104 .
coming = presence. Greek. parousia. See Matthew 24:3 .
that which was, &c . = your lack. Greek. husterema. Elsewhere, Luke 21:4 . 2Co 8:14 ; 2 Corinthians 9:12 ; 2 Corinthians 11:9 . Philippians 1:2 , Philippians 1:30 . Colossians 1:24 . 1 Thessalonians 3:10 .
have . Omit.
supplied . Greek. anaplerroo. See Philippians 2:30 .

18.

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.

have refreshed = gave rest to. Same as in Matthew 11:28 .
spirit . App-101 .
acknowledge = recognize. App-132 .

19.

The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

salute . Greek. aspazomai. See Acts 20:1 .
Aquila . Compare Acts 18:2 , Acts 18:18 , Acts 18:26 . Romans 16:3 . 2 Timothy 4:19

20.

All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.

greet. Same as "salute", 1 Corinthians 16:19
kiss . Greek. philema. See Romans 16:16 ; &c.

21.

The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.

salutation, &c . Compare Colossians 4:18 . 2 Thessalonians 3:17 , and see Romans 16:22 .

22.

If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.

If . App-118 .
any man = any one. Greek. tis . App-123 .
love . App-135 .
Jesus Christ . All the texts omit.
Anathemas = accursed. Full stop after this word. See Acts 23:14 .
Maran-atha . Aramaic. App-94 .:33.

23.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

grace . App-184 .
our. Read the
Jesus Christ . App-98 . Some texts omit "Christ".

24.

My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

love. Same as "charity", 1 Corinthians 16:14 .
Christ Jesus . App-98 .