Thematic Bible
1 Corinthians 16:1 (show verse)
Now concerning the collection for the saints, you should follow the directions I gave to the churches in Galatia.
1 Corinthians 16:2 (show verse)
After the Sabbath ends, each of you should set aside and save something from your surplus in proportion to what you have, so that no collections will have to be made when I arrive.
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 letters along with the men you approve to take your gift to Jerusalem.
1 Corinthians 16:4 (show verse)
If it is worthwhile for me to go, too, they can go with me.
1 Corinthians 16:5 (show verse)
I will visit you when I go through Macedonia for I intend to go through Macedonia
1 Corinthians 16:6 (show verse)
and will probably stay with you for a while or even spend the winter with you. Then you can send me on my way, wherever I decide to go.
1 Corinthians 16:7 (show verse)
I do not want to visit with you now just in passing, because I hope to spend a longer time with you if the Lord permits.
1 Corinthians 16:8 (show verse)
However, I'll stay on in Ephesus until Pentecost,
1 Corinthians 16:9 (show verse)
because a door has opened wide for me to do effective work, although many people are opposing me.
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 he does not have anything to be afraid of while he is with you, for he is doing the Lord's work as I am.
1 Corinthians 16:11 (show verse)
Therefore, no one should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he may come to me, because I am expecting him along with the brothers.
1 Corinthians 16:12 (show verse)
Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but he was not inclined to do so just now. However, he will visit you when the time is right.
1 Corinthians 16:13 (show verse)
Remain alert. Keep standing firm in your faith. Keep on being courageous and 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)
Everything you do should be done lovingly.
1 Corinthians 16:15 (show verse)
Now I urge you, brothers for you know that the members of the family of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to serving the saints
1 Corinthians 16:16 (show verse)
to submit yourselves to people like these and to anyone else who shares their labor and hard work.
1 Corinthians 16:17 (show verse)
I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus came here, because what was lacking they have supplied through you.
1 Corinthians 16:18 (show verse)
They refreshed my spirit and yours, too. Therefore, appreciate men like that.
1 Corinthians 16:19 (show verse)
The churches in Asia greet you. Aquila and Prisca and the church in their house greet you warmly in union with the Lord.
1 Corinthians 16:20 (show verse)
All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
1 Corinthians 16:21 (show verse)
I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand.
1 Corinthians 16:22 (show verse)
If anyone doesn't love the Lord, let him be !
1 Corinthians 16:23 (show verse)
May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with you!
1 Corinthians 16:24 (show verse)
May my love remain with all of you in union with the Messiah Jesus.