Thematic Bible
1 Corinthians 16:1 (show verse)
Now concerning the collection for the [needy] saints [whom you wrote me about]: You people also should do what I directed the churches in Galatia to do.
1 Corinthians 16:2 (show verse)
On every first day of the week [i.e., at the regular Sunday assembly] each one of you should set aside and store up [money] in proportion to your income, so that no collections will have to be taken when I come.
Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Benevolence » Examples of systematic » Regularly, every week
Days » Time the natural day was from sun-rise to sun-set » Paul preached at troas
First day of the week » First day of the week, events that occurred on » Paul preached at troas
Giving » Rules for
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Regularly, every week
Giving » Systematic » Regularly, every week
Liberality » Should be exercised » According to ability
Lord's » Days » Paul preached at troas
Sabbath » Christian first day of the week, events that occurred on » Paul preached at troas
The sabbath » First day of the week kept as, by primitive church
Benevolence » Examples of systematic » Regularly, every week
Days » Time the natural day was from sun-rise to sun-set » Paul preached at troas
First day of the week » First day of the week, events that occurred on » Paul preached at troas
Giving » Rules for
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Regularly, every week
Giving » Systematic » Regularly, every week
Liberality » Should be exercised » According to ability
Lord's » Days » Paul preached at troas
Sabbath » Christian first day of the week, events that occurred on » Paul preached at troas
The sabbath » First day of the week kept as, by primitive church
1 Corinthians 16:3 (show verse)
Then when I arrive, I will send letters with the men you appoint to take the gift to Jerusalem.
1 Corinthians 16:4 (show verse)
And if it seems suitable for me to go also, they can go with me.
1 Corinthians 16:5 (show verse)
But I will come to you after I have gone through Macedonia, for I am planning to go through Macedonia [Note: This was the Roman province of northern Greece].
1 Corinthians 16:6 (show verse)
And perhaps I will stay with you, even for the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.
1 Corinthians 16:7 (show verse)
But I do not plan to see you yet, as I will [only] be passing through. For I am hoping to stay with you for some time [i.e., in the future], if the Lord permits.
1 Corinthians 16:8 (show verse)
But I will wait [here] in Ephesus until the Day of Pentecost [Note: This was an annual Jewish festival, held at spring harvest time];
1 Corinthians 16:9 (show verse)
because a great door [of opportunity] has opened up to me [here] for doing an effective work [for God], but there are [also] many enemies who oppose me. [See Acts 19].
Door » Figurative » Of opportunity
Hindrances » Opposers » Examples of
Missionary-work by ministers » Opportunities for, not to be neglected
Open door » An open door of opportunity
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » An open door of
Opposers » Opposers, hinder religious work » Examples of
Paul » Rebukes
Hindrances » Opposers » Examples of
Missionary-work by ministers » Opportunities for, not to be neglected
Open door » An open door of opportunity
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » An open door of
Opposers » Opposers, hinder religious work » Examples of
Paul » Rebukes
1 Corinthians 16:10 (show verse)
Now if [or, probably, "when"] Timothy comes [i.e., there to Corinth], make sure he feels at ease [Note: Due to his youthful age and inexperience, Timothy was probably inclined to be easily intimidated], for he is doing the Lord's work, just as I am.
1 Corinthians 16:11 (show verse)
So, do not let anyone look down on him, but help him on his journey in peace so that he can come to me, for I am expecting him [to come] with the brothers.
1 Corinthians 16:12 (show verse)
Now concerning our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the other brothers, but he was not at all willing to do so at this time. But he will go when he has the opportunity.
1 Corinthians 16:13 (show verse)
You people should be alert; stand firm in the faith; act like [godly] men; be [spiritually] strong.
Battle of Life » The spiritual conflict characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Courage » Scriptures relating to
Faith » Saints should » Stand fast in
Faith/faithfulness » Standing fast in the faith
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Watchfulness against sin and temptation
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In standing fast in the faith
Strength » Being strong
be Strong » Exhortations to those engaged in battle of life
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With steadfastness in the faith
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With watchfulness
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With steadfastness in the faith
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With watchfulness
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Against sin and temptation
Watchfulness » Should be » With steadfastness in the faith
spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Courage » Scriptures relating to
Faith » Saints should » Stand fast in
Faith/faithfulness » Standing fast in the faith
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Watchfulness against sin and temptation
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In standing fast in the faith
Strength » Being strong
be Strong » Exhortations to those engaged in battle of life
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With steadfastness in the faith
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With watchfulness
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With steadfastness in the faith
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With watchfulness
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Against sin and temptation
Watchfulness » Should be » With steadfastness in the faith
1 Corinthians 16:14 (show verse)
Everything you do should be done lovingly.
1 Corinthians 16:15 (show verse)
You know that [members of] the family of Stephanas are the firstfruits of Achaia [i.e., the first converts in that province of southern Greece], and that they have committed themselves to serving God's people [i.e., the saints].
1 Corinthians 16:16 (show verse)
Now I urge you, brothers, that you should also submit to [the leadership of] such people and to everyone [else] who works and labors [with them].
1 Corinthians 16:17 (show verse)
And I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus arrived [here in Ephesus], for they have provided [me] with what you were not able to.
1 Corinthians 16:18 (show verse)
For they cheered me up, as they have cheered [or, will cheer] you up [also]. [Note: How these three men did this for Paul and the Corinthians is not known]. You should give recognition to such men.
1 Corinthians 16:19 (show verse)
The churches in Asia send you their greetings [Note: This was the westernmost province in present-day Turkey]. Aquila and Prisca [Note: This married couple were close friends and fellow-tentmakers of Paul], along with the church that meets in their house, send you their warm greetings in [fellowship with] Christ.
1 Corinthians 16:20 (show verse)
All of the brothers [and sisters] send you their greetings [also]. Greet one another with a holy kiss [i.e., to signify affection, yet without sensuality].
1 Corinthians 16:21 (show verse)
These greetings are being written with my own hand. [See II Thess. 3:17].
1 Corinthians 16:22 (show verse)
If anyone [there] does not love the Lord, he deserves to be cut off from God. O Lord, come [back soon].
1 Corinthians 16:23 (show verse)
May the unearned favor of the Lord Jesus Christ [continue to] be with you.
1 Corinthians 16:24 (show verse)
[I send] my love to all of you in [fellowship with] Christ Jesus. May it be so.