Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.
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Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.
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And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.
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And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me.
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Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.
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And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.
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For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.
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But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.
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For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
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Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.
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Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.
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As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.
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Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
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Let all your things be done with charity.
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I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)
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That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.
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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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For they have refreshed my spirit and your's: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
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The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
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All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.
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The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.
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If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.
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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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1 Corinthians 16 Study & Commentary
1 Corinthians 16 concludes the letter with instructions for the collection for the saints in Jerusalem, Paul’s future travel plans, and final greetings. It contains the exhortation to "stand fast in the faith" and to do all things with charity.
CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS
1. Systematic Giving: Paul advises setting aside money "upon the first day of the week" as God has prospered (v. 2). Financial support of the ministry should be a planned and regular part of our spiritual life.2. Watchfulness and Courage: We are called to "watch" and "quit you like men" (v. 13). Christian life requires spiritual alertness, masculine strength of character, and a refusal to be swayed by the world.
3. The Final Warning and Blessing: The letter ends with "Maranatha"—the Lord cometh (v. 22). Our daily interactions and final thoughts should be colored by the expectation of Jesus’ return.
