Monday, 11 May 2015

All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. 1 Corinthians 16:20

Paul has completed his short list of those he singled out for personal greetings. Now, in the same thought in order to promote the general good of the congregation, as well as a deep-seated display of love, he tells them to “Greet one another with a holy kiss.” This was, and still is, the custom in many parts of the world.… Read the rest

Sunday, 10 May 2015

The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. 1 Corinthians 16:19

“Asia” here is the general area of Asia Minor. The churches that were in that region obviously communicated with one another often.… Read the rest

Saturday, 9 May 2015

For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men. 1 Corinthians 16:18

Still speaking of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus who had come to Paul with the news of those in Corinth, he notes that “they refreshed my spirit.” Paul carried with him the thought of the churches he had established and those he had come to know.… Read the rest

Friday, 8 May 2015

 I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for what was lacking on your part they supplied. 1 Corinthians 16:17

These three who came to Paul at Ephesus were probably the ones chosen to carry the letter referenced in 1 Corinthians 7:1. They traveled together until they reached Paul and probably had a good discussion as they reviewed the words of the letter.… Read the rest

Thursday, 7 May 2015

…that you also submit to such, and to everyone who works and labors with us. 1 Corinthians 16:16

Taken together along with the previous verse, we will get a better sense of Paul’s intent –

“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.… Read the rest