Thematic Bible
1 Corinthians 16:1 (show verse)
Now concerning the money collected for [the relief of] the saints [in Jerusalem], you are to do the same as I directed the churches of Galatia to do.
1 Corinthians 16:2 (show verse)
On the first day of every week each one of you is to put something aside, in proportion to his prosperity, and save it so that no collections [will need to] be made when I come.
Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Benevolence » Examples of systematic » Regularly, every week
Days » Time the natural day was from sun-rise to sun-set » Paul preached at troas
First day of the week » First day of the week, events that occurred on » Paul preached at troas
Giving » Rules for
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Regularly, every week
Giving » Systematic » Regularly, every week
Liberality » Should be exercised » According to ability
Lord's » Days » Paul preached at troas
Sabbath » Christian first day of the week, events that occurred on » Paul preached at troas
The sabbath » First day of the week kept as, by primitive church
Benevolence » Examples of systematic » Regularly, every week
Days » Time the natural day was from sun-rise to sun-set » Paul preached at troas
First day of the week » First day of the week, events that occurred on » Paul preached at troas
Giving » Rules for
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Regularly, every week
Giving » Systematic » Regularly, every week
Liberality » Should be exercised » According to ability
Lord's » Days » Paul preached at troas
Sabbath » Christian first day of the week, events that occurred on » Paul preached at troas
The sabbath » First day of the week kept as, by primitive church
1 Corinthians 16:3 (show verse)
When I arrive, I will send whomever you approve with letters [of authorization] to take your gift [of charity and love] to Jerusalem;
1 Corinthians 16:4 (show verse)
and if it is fitting for me to go too, they will accompany me.
1 Corinthians 16:5 (show verse)
I will visit you after I go through Macedonia, for I am only passing through Macedonia;
1 Corinthians 16:6 (show verse)
but it may be that I will stay with you [for a while], or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way to wherever I may go afterward.
1 Corinthians 16:7 (show verse)
For I do not wish to see you right now just in passing, but I hope to remain with you for some time [later on], if the Lord permits.
1 Corinthians 16:8 (show verse)
But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,
1 Corinthians 16:9 (show verse)
because a wide door for effective service has opened to me [in Ephesus, a very promising opportunity], and there are many adversaries.
Door » Figurative » Of opportunity
Hindrances » Opposers » Examples of
Missionary-work by ministers » Opportunities for, not to be neglected
Open door » An open door of opportunity
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » An open door of
Opposers » Opposers, hinder religious work » Examples of
Paul » Rebukes
Hindrances » Opposers » Examples of
Missionary-work by ministers » Opportunities for, not to be neglected
Open door » An open door of opportunity
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » An open door of
Opposers » Opposers, hinder religious work » Examples of
Paul » Rebukes
1 Corinthians 16:10 (show verse)
If Timothy comes, see to it that [you put him at ease, so that] he has nothing to fear in regard to you, for he is [devotedly] doing the Lord’s work, just as I am.
1 Corinthians 16:11 (show verse)
So allow no one to treat him with disdain [as if he were inconsequential]. But send him off [cordially, and speed him on his way] in peace, so that he may come to me, for I am expecting him [to come along] with the other brothers.
1 Corinthians 16:12 (show verse)
As for our brother Apollos, I have strongly encouraged him to visit you with the other brothers. It was not at all his desire to come now, but he will come when he has the opportunity.
1 Corinthians 16:13 (show verse)
Be on guard; stand firm in your faith [in God, respecting His precepts and keeping your doctrine sound]. Act like [mature] men and be courageous; be strong.
Battle of Life » The spiritual conflict characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Courage » Scriptures relating to
Faith » Saints should » Stand fast in
Faith/faithfulness » Standing fast in the faith
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Watchfulness against sin and temptation
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In standing fast in the faith
Strength » Being strong
be Strong » Exhortations to those engaged in battle of life
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With steadfastness in the faith
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With watchfulness
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With steadfastness in the faith
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With watchfulness
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Against sin and temptation
Watchfulness » Should be » With steadfastness in the faith
spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Courage » Scriptures relating to
Faith » Saints should » Stand fast in
Faith/faithfulness » Standing fast in the faith
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Watchfulness against sin and temptation
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In standing fast in the faith
Strength » Being strong
be Strong » Exhortations to those engaged in battle of life
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With steadfastness in the faith
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With watchfulness
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With steadfastness in the faith
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With watchfulness
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Against sin and temptation
Watchfulness » Should be » With steadfastness in the faith
1 Corinthians 16:14 (show verse)
Let everything you do be done in love [motivated and inspired by God’s love for us].
1 Corinthians 16:15 (show verse)
Brothers and sisters, you know that those of the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to God’s people—now I urge you
1 Corinthians 16:16 (show verse)
to be subject to such leaders [treating them with courtesy and respect], and to everyone who helps in the work and labors [for the benefit of yourselves and the church].
1 Corinthians 16:17 (show verse)
I rejoice because Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus have arrived, for they have made up for your absence.
1 Corinthians 16:18 (show verse)
They have refreshed my spirit as well as yours. So fully acknowledge such men and deeply appreciate them.
1 Corinthians 16:19 (show verse)
The churches of Asia send you their greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church [that meets] in their house, send you their warm greetings in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 16:20 (show verse)
All the believers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
1 Corinthians 16:21 (show verse)
This greeting is in my own hand—Paul.
1 Corinthians 16:22 (show verse)
If anyone does not love the Lord [does not obey and respect and believe in Jesus Christ and His message], he is to be accursed. Maranatha (O our Lord, come)!
1 Corinthians 16:23 (show verse)
The grace of our Lord Jesus [His unmerited favor, His spiritual blessing, His profound mercy] be with you.
1 Corinthians 16:24 (show verse)
My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.