The first duty which the apostle here directs the Corinthians to, is the making. collection for the poor: and particularly for them at Jerusalem, who were now in great straits, by reason of. famine which was then and there amongst them, as some expositors affirm. He advises that on the Lord's day ev... [ Continue Reading ]
Observe here, St. Paul acquaints them how he had laid his business, ordered his stay and station, where he was, and designed afterwards to come and winter with them, and not to see them in passage only. From whence we learn, That. wise contrivance of our own business, of our course of labour, and o... [ Continue Reading ]
Observe here, 1. Though Timothy was. young minister, and St. Paul an aged apostle, yet doth he bespeak the church to pay respect unto him as to himself, he being. minister of the gospel as well as himself, though far inferior to him in years and abilities. None of the faithful ministers of Christ ar... [ Continue Reading ]
Here again observe, 1. How respectfully this great apostle speaks of Apollos, an inferior minister in the church of Corinth, OUR BROTHER APOLLOS. Nothing better becomes the governors and pastors of the church than humility and condescension, sincere love and affection,. due deference and regard towa... [ Continue Reading ]
Three duties are here exhorted to, namely, watchfulness, stedfastness in the faith, and holy fortitude and courage. 1. Watchfulness,. necessary and daily duty; we cannot be safe one moment without it; something we must watch over, something we must watch against all sin, all appearance of sin, all... [ Continue Reading ]
Our apostle having in the beginning of this epistle reproved the Corinthians for their uncharitable schisms and unchristian divisions; he concludes his epistle with this excellent rule of advice, To do all things in love, one for and one towards another. Where. true principle of Christian charity pr... [ Continue Reading ]
Observe here, 1. The honourable mention which St. Paul makes of Stephanas, and his house; they were the first fruits of Achaia, that is, the first three converted to Christianity. It is. great honour to be in Christ before others: happy they that come in at the call of Christ, even at the last hour;... [ Continue Reading ]
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 state of the church, the rents and scisms that were amongst them; and to desire the interposure of... [ Continue Reading ]
Here our apostle closes his epistle with several salutations to the Corinthians, from the churches of Asia, from Aquila and Priscilla, and from the church in their house, that is, from the Christian assembly which used to meet in their house for the worshipping of God. Happy that family-governor who... [ Continue Reading ]
This is, if any man do either oppose Christ and his gospel, or apostatize and backslide from his holy profession, and thereby discover he had no sincere love for Christ, let him be accursed till the Lord comes to judgment; and when he comes to judgment, let him without repentance lie under. dreadful... [ Continue Reading ]
Observe here, Our apostle's valediction; it is. benediction. He takes his farewell of them with prayer for them: THE GRACE, or gracious favour, OF CHRIST BE WITH YOU, and multiply all blessings, both spiritual and temporal, upon you;. am sure. love you all in Christ Jesus, and for his sake. Happy i... [ Continue Reading ]