1 Corinthians 16

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 16 of 16

1 And about the collection, the one for the saints, as I charged the assemblies of Galatia, so also you do.

2 On the first of the sabbaths, let each one of you put by himself, storing up whatever he is prospered, that there not be collections then when I come.

3 And when I arrive, whomever you approve through these epistles, I will send to carry your gift of grace to Jerusalem.

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Chapter Summary

1 He exhorts them to relieve the want of the brethren at Jerusalem. 10 He commends Timothy.

Key Greek Words

ἀπαρχή firstfruit G536
διακονία ministry, service G1248
ἀγάπη love G26
πίστις faith G4102
ἀνάθεμα accursed G331
θύρα door, opening G2374

People & Context

Paul

Writer; directs the collection for the saints and signs the greeting with his own hand

Timothy

Coming to Corinth doing the Lord's work; the readers are to receive him without fear

Apollos

The brother whom Paul much urged to visit, though he would not come now

Stephanas

His house is the firstfruit of Achaia, devoted to ministry to the saints; he refreshed Paul's spirit

Fortunatus

Came to Paul with Stephanas and Achaicus, supplying what the Corinthians lacked

Achaicus

Came with Stephanas and Fortunatus to refresh Paul's spirit

Timeline

The Collection for the Saints

Paul instructs the assembly to systematically set aside money on the first day of the week to be gathered for the saints in Jerusalem, mirroring his orders to the assemblies of Galatia .

1 Corinthians 16:1-4
Travel Plans and Commendations

Paul outlines his future travel plans through Macedonia and his stay in Ephesus. He commends Timothy and the household of Stephanas, who dedicated themselves to ministering to the saints .

1 Corinthians 16:5-18
Final Greetings

Paul passes on greetings from the assemblies of Asia, Aquila, and Priscilla, urging the Corinthians to greet one another with a holy kiss and concluding with an anathema on those who do not love the Lord .

1 Corinthians 16:19-24

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