Exploring Corinthians 27

Giving Something To God

1 Corinthians 16:1

1 Corinthians 16:1–4 NKJV

1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: 2 On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come. 3 And when I come, whomever you approve by your letters I will send to bear your gift to Jerusalem. 4 But if it is fitting that I go also, they will go with me.

Vs 1.

Who where the saints Paul was collecting an offering for?

What did Paul order Galatia to give?

Paul summarizes his orders to the Galatians in the next verse

VS 2.

On the First day of the week

Lay aside SOMETHING

Storing up as He/She may prosper

That there be no collections when I come.

Vs 3.

And when I come, whomever you approve by your letters I will send to bear your gift to Jerusalem.

Why Jerusalem?

Galatians 2:10 (NKJV) They desired only that we should remember the poor, the very thing which I also was eager to do.

10 They desired only that we should remember the poor, the very thing which I also was eager to do.

Vs 4.

But if it is fitting that I go also, they will go with me.

1 Corinthians 16:5–12 NKJV

5 Now I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia). 6 And it may be that I will remain, or even spend the winter with you, that you may send me on my journey, wherever I go. 7 For I do not wish to see you now on the way; but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits. 8 But I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost. 9 For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. 10 And if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do. 11 Therefore let no one despise him. But send him on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brethren. 12 Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brethren, but he was quite unwilling to come at this time; however, he will come when he has a convenient time.

1 corinthians 16:5-12

Final Exhortations

1 Corinthians 16:13–18 NKJV

13 Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. 14 Let all that you do be done with love. 15 I urge you, brethren—you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints— 16 that you also submit to such, and to everyone who works and labors with us. 17 I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for what was lacking on your part they supplied. 18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.

Greetings and Solemn Farewell

1 Corinthians 16:19–24 NKJV

19 The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. 20 All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. 21 The salutation with my own hand—Paul’s. 22 If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. O Lord, come! 23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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