1 Corinthians 16:13

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 16:13-18

13-18 A Christian is always in danger, therefore should ever be on the watch. He should be fixed in the faith of the gospel, and never desert or give it up. By this faith alone he will be able to keep his ground in an hour of temptation. Christians should be careful that charity not only reigns in their hearts, but shines in their lives. There is a great difference between Christian firmness and feverish warmth and transport. The apostle gave particular directions as to some who served the... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:1-99

1Co 16 THE LAST DIRECTION of the Apostle in this epistle concerns the special collection being made at that time for poor saints in Judaea. Today in many religious circles money is so often the first topic. Here it is the last. Still it comes in, and instructions of abiding value are given. In verse 1Co_16:2 systematic giving is advocated as opposed to haphazard. Proportionate giving is also what God expects in proportion to the prosperity which God Himself may have given. In Jewish days... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Corinthians 16:13-18

A concluding exhortation: v. 13. Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong v. 14. Let all your things be done with charity. v. 15. I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,) v. 16. that ye submit yourselves unto such, and to everyone that helpeth with us and labors. v. 17. I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus;... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

XVIIINSTRUCTIONS RESPECTING THE COLLECTIONS FOR THE SAINTS IN JERUSALEM; INTIMATIONS OF HIS INTENDED VISIT AND OF THE TREATMENT DUE TO HIS FRIENDS AND HELPERS; FINALLY GREETINGS AND PARTING WISHES WITH EARNEST EXHORTATIONS1 Corinthians 16:01Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to [arranged 2throughout, διέταξα] the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. Upon the [every, χατὰμίαν] first day of the week1 let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

1 Corinthians STRONG AND LOVING 1Co_16:13 - 1Co_16:14 . There is a singular contrast between the first four of these exhortations and the last. The former ring sharp and short like pistol-shots; the last is of gentler mould. The former sound like the word of command shouted from an officer along the ranks; and there is a military metaphor running all through them. The foe threatens to advance; let the guards keep their eyes open. He comes nearer; prepare for the charge, stand firm in your... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:13-24

Exhortations and Salutations 1 Corinthians 16:13-24 The Apostle was careful to cultivate friendship, one of the priceless gifts of God; and he was very generous not only in his references to his friends, but also in his dealings with them. Because Timothy was deficient in virile strength, Paul was always contriving to make his way easier; and though Apollos had drawn away some of his converts, the Apostle was desirous for him to visit Corinth again. Nor could he forget the household which... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

The last chapter of the epistle is local and personal. In the first sentences important principles are revealed as to the true method of Christian giving. It is to be regular and systematic rather than occasional and spasmodic. It is to be personal and alone, for laying by in store does not mean placing in a collection basket in a meeting, but privately apportioning and guarding. There follow references full of suggestive beauty to Timothy, and Apollos, and injunctions which are epigrammatic... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

The Postlude 1 Corinthians 16:1-24 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Final words are always listened to eagerly among friends. That is the reason we are calling the study for today, a postlude, because they are the things that Paul spoke not only last of all, but also words he spoke after he had spoken many other things. The chapter before us covers things which naturally would come in as a postscript, or a postlude, to the writing which had gone before. We wish to call attention to the opening verses of... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:13

STRENGTH OF SPIRIT‘Be strong.’ 1 Corinthians 16:13 Over and over again in Holy Writ we find this short, stirring text. We find it in the mouth of Moses, when, handing over his leadership to Joshua, he bid him more than once ‘be strong.’ It was echoed by the people of Israel, when they vowed to follow their new leader as they had followed the old, if only he would ‘be strong.’ The Lord Himself declared that the Divine power and presence which had been with Moses should be with Joshua, so long... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

THE CHURCH’S POSITION‘Quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity.’ 1 Corinthians 16:13-2 Chronicles : It is with these words of exhortation that St. Paul practically closes the first famous letter to the Church of Corinth. He had dealt in the course of it with many difficulties. He had reproved it for divisions and party spirit. He had spoken sternly against moral disorders. He had reasoned against grave doctrinal errors. He had expostulated with the lack of... read more

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