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Verse 17. _I AM GLAD OF THE COMING OF STEPHANAS_, c.] It was by these
that the Corinthians had sent that letter to the apostle, to answer
which was a main part of the design of St. Paul in this epistl...
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I AM GLAD OF THE COMING - That is, I am glad that they have come to me
at Ephesus. I rejoice that he who was converted by my ministry in
Achaia, and who has so long shown himself to be a personal frie...
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2. EXHORTATIONS AND CONCLUSION.
CHAPTER 16
_ 1. Concerning Collections. (1 Corinthians 16:1)_
2. Ministry. (1 Corinthians 16:5)
3. Greetings. (1 Corinthians 16:19
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1 CORINTHIANS 16. VARIOUS BUSINESS AND PERSONAL MATTERS. SALUTATION.
First (1 Corinthians 16:1) he gives instructions as to the collection
for the poor Christians at Jerusalem (2 Corinthians 8 f.*, Ro...
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PRACTICAL PLANS (1 Corinthians 16:1-12)...
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Be on the alert; stand fast in the faith; play the man; be strong. Let
all your affairs be transacted in love.
Brothers I urge you--(you know the family of Stephanas was the
first-fruits of God's harv...
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OF. at. App-104.
COMING. presence. Greek. _parousia._ See Matthew 24:3.
THAT WHICH WAS, &C. = your lack. Greek. _husterema._ Elsewhere, Luke
21:4. 2Co 8:14. 2 Corinthians 9:12;...
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_Fortunatus and Achaicus_ Fortunatus is referred to by Clement as the
bearer of his Epistle. See Introduction, Ch. iii. Nothing is known of
Achaicus.
_that which was lacking on your part_ i.e. _the vo...
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_WATCH YE, STAND FAST IN THE FAITH -- 1 CORINTHIANS 16:13-18:_ Paul's
desire was that the brethren would keep alert for any false teaching.
He wanted them to be firm in their faith and to stay brave a...
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ΈΠΊ (G1909) с _dat._, в связи, по случаю,
ΠΑΡΟΥΣΊΣΙ (G3952) _dat. sing._ приезд,
прибытие.
ΥΣΤΈΡΗΜΑ (G5303) недостаток, нужда, что-л.,
чего не хватает. Павел мог иметь в
виду, что скучал по своим
др...
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FORTUNATUS,— This worthy man survived St. Paul a considerable time:
for it appears from the epistle of Clement to the Corinthians, sect.
59 that he was the messenger of the church at Corinth to that o...
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BUTLER'S COMMENTS
SECTION 2
Endorse (1 Corinthians 16:10-18)
10 When Timothy comes, see that you put him at ease among you, for he
is doing the work of the Lord, as I am. 11So let no one despise hi...
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I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for
that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
FORTUNATUS AND ACHAICUS - probably of Stephanas' household.
FORTUNATUS...
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8 Paul's delay in going to Corinth is fully explained in the second
epistle. He wished to give them time for repentance. Besides, he was
meeting with much success, for even his enemies acknowledged th...
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THE COLLECTION. PERSONAL MESSAGES AND CONCLUSION
The Apostle in this chapter instructs the Corinthians to make a
collection for the poor Christians in Judæa, intimates his intention
of visiting them a...
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STEPHANAS AND FORTUNATUS AND ACHAICUS] who had probably brought the
letter from the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 7:1). THAT WHICH WAS
LACKING ON YOUR PART THEY HAVE SUPPLIED] i.e. their visit has made u...
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SERVANTS OF CHRIST
1 CORINTHIANS
_HILDA BRIGHT_
CHAPTER 16
PLANS ABOUT THE MONEY FOR JERUSALEM 16:1-4
V1 Now I will write about the money for God’s people. Do what I
told the churches in Galatia...
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CHAPTER 25
THE POOR
IN closing his letter to the Corinthians, Paul, as usual, explains his
own movements, and adds a number of miscellaneous directions and
salutations. These for the most part relate...
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§ 59. CONCLUDING HOMILY. According to the Apostle's wont, at the end
of his letter he gathers up the burden of his message into a single
concise and stirring exhortation (1 Corinthians 16:13 f.).
_Wat...
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“But I rejoice at the presence (_or_ coming) of Stephanas, and
Fortunatus, and Achaïcus.” The stress lying on παρουσίᾳ
explains the introductory δέ : “You must show respect to such men,
when they reac...
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EXHORTATIONS AND SALUTATIONS
1 Corinthians 16:13
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...
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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 tha...
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Closing Instructions and Personal Remarks
Christians must be constantly on guard against Satan. Paul encouraged
them to be firm in matters of faith and not let false teachers shake
their beliefs as th...
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_Which was wanting on your part, they have supplied, by informing me,
and giving me a full account of all. (Witham)_...
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“I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus:
for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied, 18. for
they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye...
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(13) Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
(14) Let all your things be done with charity. (15) I beseech you,
brethren, ye (know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first...
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As usual, the introductory words (1 Corinthians 1:1-3) of the epistle
give us no little intimation of that which is to follow. The apostle
speaks of himself as such "called [to be] an apostle of Jesus...
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The apostle, in his letter, had treated of the disorder that reigned
among these believers, and his spirit was to a certain degree relieved
by fulfilling this duty towards them; for, after all, they w...
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I AM GLAD OF THE COMING OF STEPHANAS, AND FORTUNATUS, AND
ACHAICUS,.... Who very probably were those of the household of Chloe,
mentioned in 1 Corinthians 1:11, who came either of their own accord,
or...
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I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for
that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
Ver. 17. _They have supplied_] viz. Your absence; for in them I take a
sh...
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_I am glad of the coming of Stephanas_, &c. This Stephanas is supposed
by many to have been the son of Stephanas mentioned 1 Corinthians
16:15. He, with Fortunatus and Achaicus, are supposed to have b...
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COMING OF STEPHANAS; he had come to Ephesus, but his family remained
at Corinth. Verse 1 Corinthians 16:15.
THAT WHICH WAS LACKING ON YOUR PART; in ministering to my comfort.
That which, by reason of...
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A concluding exhortation:...
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I AM GLAD OF THE COMING OF STEPHANAS AND FORTUNATUS AND ACHAICUS; FOR
THAT WHICH WAS LACKING ON YOUR PART THEY HAVE SUPPLIED....
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This last chapter forms a fourth division of the book of I
Corinthians, with its simple, practical instructions. The unity of the
body of Christ is to be expressed in genuine practical care for the
ne...
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AND. REJOICE AT THE COMING OF STEPHANAS AND FORTUNATUS AND ACHAICUS:
FOR THAT WHICH WAS LACKING ON YOUR PART THEY SUPPLIED.
'Fortunatus' -(for chuh NAY tus) (fortunate).
'ACHAICUS' -(uh KAY ih cus)...
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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 kee...
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Ver. 17,18. It should seem that this church had sent these three
persons to Paul at this time (as most think) at Ephesus, to acquaint
him with the state of their churches; these men supplied the want...
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And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus:
for that which was lacking on your part they supplied....
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1 Corinthians 16:17 G1161 glad G5463 (G5719) about G1909 coming G3952
Stephanas G4734 G2532 Fortunatus...
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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 thei...
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‘And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and
Achaicus, for that which was lacking on your part they supplied. For
they refreshed my spirit and yours. Acknowledge you therefore those
wh...
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1 Corinthians 16:17. AND I REJOICE AT THE COMING OF STEPHANAS the
same, no doubt, as in 1 Corinthians 16:15 and 1 Corinthians 1:15, AND
FORTUNATUS [1] AND ACHAICUS of whom we only
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AT THE COMING
(επ τη παρουσια). At the coming here of Stephanas, etc.,
the very word used of the παρουσια of Christ (1 Corinthians
15:23).THAT WHICH WAS LACKING ON YOUR PART THEY SUPPLIED
(το υμετ...
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COMING OF
(Greek, "parousia", means "personal presence")....
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CONTENTS: Closing instructions and greetings of Paul.
CHARACTERS: Christ, Paul, Timothy, Apollos, Aquila, Priscilla,
Stephanas, Fortunatus, Achaicus.
CONCLUSION: The Christian should lay by money in...
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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 gosp...
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I AM HAPPY. Some think this Stephanas is the son of the one in 1
Corinthians 16:15. These three must have brought Paul the letter
mentioned in 1 Corinthians 7:1....
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_Ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of
Achaia._
THE HOUSE OF STEPHANAS
I. Its happiness--united in--
1. Faith.
2. Hope.
3. Purpose.
II. Its true nobility--precedence of--...
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_I am glad of the coming of Stephanas,… for they have refreshed my
spirit and yours._
SPIRITUAL REFRESHMENT
These three honoured members of the Corinthian Church came to consult
the apostle on matte...
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1 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 1 CORINTHIANS 16:17 Perhaps these were the men
who brought the Corinthians’ letter to Paul (1 Corinthians 7:1)....
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1 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 1 CORINTHIANS 16:13 Closing Admonitions and
Greetings. Paul tells the Corinthians to persevere, love, and submit
to good leaders. He then gives greetings from Christians in Asia....
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CHAPTER 16 VER. 1. _Now concerning the collection for the saints._ The
saints here meant were the poor Christians living at Jerusalem. Cf.
ver. 3 and Romans 15:26. For the Christians at Jerusalem, as...
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_I am glad of the presence of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and
Achaiacus._ (1.) According to Anselm this presence means the presence
of these men with the Corinthians to supply, teach, and strengthen
th...
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_CRITICAL NOTES_
1 Corinthians 16:15.—Postscript-like personal matters _begin here_.
ACHAIA.—This corrects the wrong reading in Romans 16:5. STEPHANAS’
HOUSEHOLD.—See 1 Corinthians 1:16.
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EXPOSITION
1 CORINTHIANS 16:1
_Directions and arrangements._
1 CORINTHIANS 16:1
NOW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION FOR THE SAINTS. "The saints" are here
the poor Christians at Jerusalem ...
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And 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
Cor...
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1 Corinthians 16:15; 2 Corinthians 11:9; Philemon 1:13; Philippians
2:30...
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That which was lacking on your part [τ ο υ μ ε τ ε ρ ο υ σ
τ ε ρ η μ α]. Or the (i. e. my) lack of you. The Greek will bear
either rendering. Compare Philippians 2:30; 2 Corinthians 8:14; 2
Corinthian...
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THE POSTLUDE
1 Corinthians 16:1
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...
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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 wh...
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It is very probable that the faithful in the church of Corinth did
send these three persons, namely, Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus,
to St. Paul, at this time at Ephesus, to acquaint him with the...