1 Corinthians 16:2

Let every one — Not the rich only: let him also that hath little, gladly give of that little. According as he hath been prospered — Increasing his alms as God increases his substance. According to this lowest rule of Christian prudence, if a man when he has or gains one pound give a tenth to God, wh... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Corinthians 16:9

A great door — As to the number of hearers. And effectual — As to the effects wrought upon them. And there are many adversaries — As there must always be where Satan's kingdom shakes. This was another reason for his staying there.... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Corinthians 16:10

Without fear — Of any one's despising him for his youth. For he worketh the work of the Lord — The true ground of reverence to pastors. Those who do so, none ought to despise.... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Corinthians 16:12

I besought him much — To come to you. With the brethren — Who were then going to Corinth. Yet he was by no means willing to come now — Perhaps lest his coming should increase the divisions among them.... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Corinthians 16:13

To conclude. Watch ye — Against all your seen and unseen enemies. Stand fast in the faith — Seeing and trusting him that is invisible. Acquit yourselves like men — With courage and patience. Be strong — To do and suffer all his will.... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Corinthians 16:16

That ye also — In your turn. Submit to such — So repaying their free service. And to every one that worketh with us and laboureth — That labours in the gospel either with or without a fellow — labourer.... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Corinthians 16:17

I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaiacus — Who were now returned to Corinth but the joy which their arrival had occasioned remained still in his heart. They have supplied what was wanting on your part — They have performed the offices of love, which you could not, by reaso... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Corinthians 16:22

If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ — If any be an enemy to his person, offices, doctrines, or commands. Let him be Anathema. Maran — atha — Anathema signifies a thing devoted to destruction. It seems to have been customary with the Jews of that age, when they had pronounced any man an Anathem... [ Continue Reading ]

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