1 Corinthians 16:13

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

'Watch you, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.' He pleads with them to be both men of strength and men of love. Strong against both what is within and without that would challenge their faith and their lives, and loving to all who are within. They are to keep alert and watchful against all spiritual dangers and in readiness for Christ’s coming (1 Corinthians 15:58), they are to stand firm, they are to behave as true men in the face of... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 16:13-24

Final Words (16:13-24). Paul comes to the end of his letter with an exhortation. It has similarities to that in 1 Corinthians 15:58. This is then followed by a further exhortation to take note of their leaders and honour and obey them, and all who truly serve Christ, a commendation of them for sending these men to him to encourage him, and a greeting to them from the wider church, including people whom they knew. He then finishes with a word in his own handwriting, demonstrating that he has... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

1 Corinthians 16. Various Business and Personal Matters. Salutation.— First ( 1 Corinthians 16:1-Numbers :) he gives instructions as to the collection for the poor Christians at Jerusalem ( 2 Corinthians 8 f.*, Romans 15:25-Hosea :, Acts 24:17, p. 771 ). The Church had apparently consulted him on the matter. We have no information as to the injunctions given to the Galatian churches. Every Sunday something should be laid by at home for the purpose. This is the first indication we have of any... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 16:13

Watch ye: watching, in its usual acceptation, signifieth a forbearing of sleep; and that in order to some end. Sin is set out under the notion of sleep, Ephesians 5:14; so that spiritual watching signifies a diligent abstaining from sin, and from whatsoever may be to us a temptation to sin against God, in order to the perfecting of holiness, and the obtaining life and immortality. Stand fast in the faith; be steady in the profession of the truth, and holding close to the doctrine of faith. Quit... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:5-14

CRITICAL NOTES1 Corinthians 16:5.—This arrangement set aside an earlier plan (2 Corinthians 1:16) to come direct to Corinth from Ephesus by ship, and thence to go to Macedonia. Now he will come to Corinth viâ Macedonia. This change of plan now announced occasioned the misconception and misrepresentation of 2 Corinthians 1:17, etc. The true reason was 2 Corinthians 1:23.1 Corinthians 16:5-6.—“I (only) pass through (not stay in) Macedonia; I shall perhaps stay, and perhaps even winter with you.”... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:13

1 Corinthians 16:13 The things which are necessary to spiritual strength are: (1) right and sound principle, (2) mental and emotional nutriment, (3) work, (4) regimen, self-control, and government, (5) seasonable rest, (6) genial influences, (7) a godly atmosphere, (8) help wisely administered, (9) abstinence from all enervating influences, (10) a will to be strong. S. Martin, Westminster Chapel Sermons, 1st series, p. 1. References: 1 Corinthians 16:13 . H. J. Wilmot Buxton, Sunday... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

DISCOURSE: 1996CHRISTIAN COUNSEL1 Corinthians 16:13-14. Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity.OF all the apostolic Churches, not any one seems to have been so corrupt as that at Corinth: at least, St. Paul reproves more evils there than in any other. In this epistle to that Church he addresses himself to the consideration of several abuses which had crept in among them: and now, in the close of it, he gives them, in few words,... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Chapter 16And so he writing to them now about taking up a collection for the saints [that are in Jerusalem], as he asked also the churches in the area of Galatia. Now he said on the first day of the week ( 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 )Which would seem to indicate that they did gather together on Sunday.let every one of you lay by him in store, as God has prospered him, that you don't take any collections when I come ( 1 Corinthians 16:2 ).Paul didn't want them taking offerings while he was there, he... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

1 Corinthians 16:1 . The collection for the saints, chiefly for the poor ministers of the word. This was to be done once a week, and it is the ancient and best way for poor people to support the gospel by a mite from their weekly earnings. If a man cannot save a trifle every week by serving God, religion has done little for him. 1 Corinthians 16:2 . Upon the first day of the week, the christian sabbath, which was appointed on the first day of the week by Christ himself, after his... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Corinthians 16:10-16

1 Corinthians 16:10-16Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear.Paul’s affectionate recommendation of Timothy teaches us that young ministers 1. Often need encouragement.2. Should be respected for their works’ sake.3. Ought not to be despised.4. Must be treated with tenderness and consideration.5. Have a claim on the affectionate sympathy of their elder brethren. (J. Lyth, D.D.)Ministerial solicitudeWe are reminded--I. That human plans and purposes are fraught with... read more

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