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1 Corinthians 16 Free Bible Version
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1 Now about “collecting money for fellow-believers.” I'm giving you the same instructions for you to follow as I did to the churches in Galatia.
1 Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise.
1 Περὶ δὲ τῆς λογίας τῆς εἰς τοὺς ἁγίους, ὥσπερ διέταξα ταῖς ἐκκλησίαις τῆς Γαλατίας οὕτω καὶ ὑμεῖς ποιήσατε.
2 On the first day of the week everybody should set aside some money you've earned. I don't want there to be any collections to have to be made when I'm with you.
2 On the first day of every week, let each one of you save as he may prosper, that no collections are made when I come.
2 κατὰ μίαν σαββάτων ἕκαστος ὑμῶν παρ᾽ ἑαυτῷ τιθέτω θησαυρίζων ὅ τι ἂν εὐοδῶται, ἵνα μὴ ὅταν ἔλθω τότε λογίαι γίνωνται.
3 When I get there I will write recommendation letters for whoever you choose, and they will take your donation to Jerusalem.
3 When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.
3 ὅταν δὲ παραγένωμαι, οὓς ἐὰν δοκιμάσητε, δι᾽ ἐπιστολῶν τούτους πέμψω ἀπενεγκεῖν τὴν χάριν ὑμῶν εἰς Ἱερουσαλήμ·
4 If it works out for me to go too, they can come with me.
4 If it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me.
4 ἐὰν δὲ ᾖ ἄξιον τοῦ κἀμὲ πορεύεσθαι, σὺν ἐμοὶ πορεύσονται.
5 After I've been to Macedonia, I plan to come and visit you. I pass that way through Macedonia
5 I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia.
5 Ἐλεύσομαι δὲ πρὸς ὑμᾶς ὅταν Μακεδονίαν διέλθω· Μακεδονίαν γὰρ διέρχομαι·
6 and I may stay with you for a while, perhaps spend the winter, and then you can send me on my way to wherever I'm headed.
6 But with you it may be that I will stay with you, or even winter with you, that you may send me on my journey wherever I go.
6 πρὸς ὑμᾶς δὲ τυχὸν παραμενῶ ἢ καὶ παραχειμάσω, ἵνα ὑμεῖς με προπέμψητε οὗ ἐὰν πορεύωμαι.
7 This time I don't want to come and see you for just a short time. I hope I can stay for a while with you, if that's what the Lord permits.
7 For I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.
7 οὐ θέλω γὰρ ὑμᾶς ἄρτι ἐν παρόδῳ ἰδεῖν, ἐλπίζω δὲ χρόνον τινὰ ἐπιμεῖναι πρὸς ὑμᾶς, ἐὰν ὁ Κύριος ἐπιτρέπῃ.
8 However, I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost,
8 But I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost,
8 ἐπιμενῶ δὲ ἐν Ἐφέσῳ ἕως τῆς πεντηκοστῆς·
9 because a tremendous door of opportunity has opened up for me there, though there are plenty who oppose me.
9 for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
9 θύρα γάρ μοι ἀνέῳγε μεγάλη καὶ ἐνεργής, καὶ ἀντικείμενοι πολλοί.
10 Now if Timothy arrives, make sure that he has nothing to fear by being with you, for he's working for the Lord just as I am.
10 Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.
10 Ἐὰν δὲ ἔλθῃ Τιμόθεος, βλέπετε ἵνα ἀφόβως γένηται πρὸς ὑμᾶς· τὸ γὰρ ἔργον Κυρίου ἐργάζεται ὡς κἀγώ· μή τις οὖν αὐτὸν ἐξουθενήσῃ.
11 Don't let anyone look down on him. Cheerfully send him on his way so he can come and see me—the brothers and sisters and I are waiting for him.
11 Therefore let no one despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers.
11 προπέμψατε δὲ αὐτὸν ἐν εἰρήνῃ ἵνα ἔλθῃ πρός με· ἐκδέχομαι γὰρ αὐτὸν μετὰ τῶν ἀδελφῶν.
12 As for our brother Apollos: I urged him to go and see you together with the other believers, but he wasn't willing to go at the moment. He'll come and visit when he gets the chance.
12 Now concerning Apollos the brother, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers, but it was not at all his desire to come now; but he will come when he has an opportunity.
12 Περὶ δὲ Ἀπολλὼ τοῦ ἀδελφοῦ, πολλὰ παρεκάλεσα αὐτὸν ἵνα ἔλθῃ πρὸς ὑμᾶς μετὰ τῶν ἀδελφῶν· καὶ πάντως οὐκ ἦν θέλημα ἵνα νῦν ἔλθῃ, ἐλεύσεται δὲ ὅταν εὐκαιρήσῃ.
13 Stay alert. Stand firm in your trust in God. Take courage. Be strong.
13 Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!
13 Γρηγορεῖτε, στήκετε ἐν τῇ πίστει, ἀνδρίζεσθε, κραταιοῦσθε.
14 Whatever you do, do it in love.
14 Let all that you do be done in love.
14 πάντα ὑμῶν ἐν ἀγάπῃ γινέσθω.
15 You know that Stephanas and his family were among the first converts in Achaia, and they dedicated themselves to helping God's people. I'm pleading with you, my brothers and sisters,
15 Now I beg you, brothers—you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to serve the saints—
15 Παρακαλῶ δὲ ὑμᾶς, ἀδελφοί· οἴδατε τὴν οἰκίαν Στεφανᾶ, ὅτι ἐστὶν ἀπαρχὴ τῆς Ἀχαΐας καὶ εἰς διακονίαν τοῖς ἁγίοις ἔταξαν ἑαυτούς·
16 to respect their leadership, and everyone who helps the work with such dedication.
16 that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.
16 ἵνα καὶ ὑμεῖς ὑποτάσσησθε τοῖς τοιούτοις καὶ παντὶ τῷ συνεργοῦντι καὶ κοπιῶντι.
17 I'm delighted that Stephanas, Fortunatas, and Achaicus have arrived here, for they did what you weren't able to.
17 I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied.
17 χαίρω δὲ ἐπὶ τῇ παρουσίᾳ Στεφανᾶ καὶ Φουρτουνάτου καὶ Ἀχαϊκοῦ, ὅτι τὸ ὑμῶν ὑστέρημα οὗτοι ἀνεπλήρωσαν·
18 They have been a great source of encouragement to me, and to you. People like that deserve your recognition.
18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that.
18 ἀνέπαυσαν γὰρ τὸ ἐμὸν πνεῦμα καὶ τὸ ὑμῶν. ἐπιγινώσκετε οὖν τοὺς τοιούτους.
19 The churches of Asia send their greetings. Aquila and Priscilla, along with the church that meets in their home, send their best wishes.
19 The assemblies of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord, together with the assembly that is in their house.
19 Ἀσπάζονται ὑμᾶς αἱ ἐκκλησίαι τῆς Ἀσίας. ἀσπάζονται ὑμᾶς ἐν Κυρίῳ πολλὰ Ἀκύλας καὶ Πρίσκιλλα σὺν τῇ κατ᾽ οἶκον αὐτῶν ἐκκλησίᾳ.
20 All the brothers and sisters here send their greetings. Greet one another affectionately.
20 All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
20 ἀσπάζονται ὑμᾶς οἱ ἀδελφοὶ πάντες. ἀσπάσασθε ἀλλήλους ἐν φιλήματι ἁγίῳ.
21 I Paul write this greeting with my own hand.
21 This greeting is by me, Paul, with my own hand.
21 Ὁ ἀσπασμὸς τῇ ἐμῇ χειρὶ Παύλου.
22 Anyone who doesn't love the Lord should be excluded from the church. Come Lord!
22 If any man doesn’t love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be cursed. Come, Lord!
22 εἴ τις οὐ φιλεῖ τὸν Κύριον Ἰησοῦν Χριστόν, ἤτω ἀνάθεμα. μαρὰν ἀθᾶ.
23 May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
23 Ἡ χάρις τοῦ Κυρίου Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ μεθ᾽ ὑμῶν.
24 My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
24 My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
24 ἡ ἀγάπη μου μετὰ πάντων ὑμῶν ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ· ἀμήν.
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Achaicus
One of three men from Corinth whose arrival refreshed Paul's spirit.
Cited in the guide: 1 Corinthians 16:17
Stephanas
Paul baptized his household, the first fruits of Achaia, who devoted themselves to serving the saints; he visited Paul at Ephesus.
Cited in the guide: 1 Corinthians 1:16; 1 Corinthians 16:15; 1 Corinthians 16:17
Cross references (24)
Related passages for each verse, from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge as collected and ranked by readers at OpenBible.info.
- 1 1 John 3:17; Romans 12:13; 2 Corinthians 8:1–9; 2 Corinthians 9:12–15; Galatians 2:10
- 2 Malachi 3:9–10; Luke 16:10; Acts 20:7; Deuteronomy 15:11–14; Deuteronomy 8:18
- 3 2 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 8:4; 2 Corinthians 8:18–24; 1 Corinthians 11:34; Acts 6:1–6
- 4 2 Corinthians 8:19; Romans 15:25; 2 Corinthians 8:4
- 5 Acts 19:21; 1 Corinthians 4:19; 2 Corinthians 1:15–17; Acts 20:1–3
- 6 Acts 15:3; Romans 15:24; 3 John 6–7; Acts 27:12; 2 Corinthians 1:16
- 7 Acts 18:21; James 4:15; 1 Corinthians 4:19; Romans 1:10; Jeremiah 10:23
- 8 Acts 2:1; Exodus 23:16; 1 Corinthians 15:32; Leviticus 23:15–21; Acts 18:19
- 9 2 Corinthians 2:12; Acts 14:27; Colossians 4:3; Revelation 3:7–8; 2 Corinthians 1:8–10
- 10 1 Corinthians 15:58; 1 Thessalonians 3:2; Philippians 2:19–22; 1 Corinthians 4:17; Romans 16:21
- 11 1 Timothy 4:12; Titus 2:15; Acts 15:33; 1 Corinthians 16:10; 1 Corinthians 16:6
- 12 1 Corinthians 1:12; 1 Corinthians 3:5; 1 Corinthians 3:22; Acts 18:24–19:1; Titus 3:4
- 13 Joshua 1:9; Ephesians 6:13–18; Ephesians 6:10; 1 Corinthians 15:58; 2 Corinthians 12:9–10
- 14 John 13:34–35; 1 Peter 4:8; 1 Timothy 1:5; 1 John 4:7–8; 1 Corinthians 12:31–14:1
- 15 1 Corinthians 1:16; Romans 16:5; Romans 15:25; 2 Corinthians 9:1; 2 Corinthians 8:4
- 16 Hebrews 13:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:12; 3 John 8; Revelation 2:3; Romans 16:12
- 17 Philippians 2:30; 2 Corinthians 11:9; Philemon 13
- 18 Philemon 7; 2 Corinthians 7:13; Romans 15:32; Colossians 4:8; Proverbs 25:25
- 19 Acts 18:2; Colossians 4:15; Acts 19:10; 1 Peter 1:1; Philemon 2
- 20 Romans 16:16; 1 Peter 5:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:26; Hebrews 13:24; 2 Corinthians 13:12–13
- 21 Colossians 4:18; Galatians 6:11; 2 Thessalonians 3:17; Romans 16:22; Philemon 19
- 22 Ephesians 6:24; John 14:21; 1 John 4:19; 2 Corinthians 5:14–15; 1 John 5:1
- 23 Romans 16:20; Romans 16:23
- 24 Revelation 3:19; Matthew 6:13; 1 Corinthians 14:16; 2 Corinthians 12:15; Matthew 28:20
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What the Fathers said
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“Commentary” is the opening of a homily or exposition on this chapter (John Chrysostom’s homilies, Augustine’s tractates, sermons and expositions of the Psalms). “Quotes” are sentences where the edition’s own footnotes identify a quotation of a verse here, kept only when the wording matches the verse. Only works whose authorship is not in doubt are used. Psalms follow the Hebrew/English numbering (Augustine numbers them as the Septuagint does: his Psalm 50 is Psalm 51 here).
Having completed his discourse concerning doctrines, and being about to enter upon that which belongs rather to morals, he dismisses every thing else and proceeds to the chief of good things, discoursing about alms. Nor does he discuss morals in general, but when he hath treated of this matter alone, he leaves off.
Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 12 (1889)
Wherefore Paul also said, "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith." After this He points out the thing to be superfluous too, not hurtful only; in that, after the land hath been tilled, and there is no need of anything, then this enemy sows again; as the heretics also do, who for no other cause than vainglory inject their proper …
Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 10 (1888)
The kiss therefore is reconciliation, and for this reason holy: as the blessed Paul somewhere cried, saying, Greet ye one another with a holy kiss; and Peter, with a kiss of charity.
Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 2, vol. 7 (1894)