1 Corinthians 16
The Collection for God's People
1Now about the collection for God's people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 2On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made. 3Then, when I arrive, I will give letters of introduction to the men you approve and send them with your gift to Jerusalem. 4If it seems advisable for me to go also, they will accompany me.
Personal Requests
5After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you—for I will be going through Macedonia. 6Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go. 7I do not want to see you now and make only a passing visit; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. 8But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, 9because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.
10If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carrying on the work of the Lord, just as I am. 11No one, then, should refuse to accept him. Send him on his way in peace so that he may return to me. I am expecting him along with the brothers.
12Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was quite unwilling to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.
13Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. 14Do everything in love.
15You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. I urge you, brothers, 16to submit to such as these and to everyone who joins in the work, and labors at it. 17I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you. 18For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.
Final Greetings
19The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Priscilla[a] greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house. 20All the brothers here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.
22If anyone does not love the Lord—a curse be on him. Come, O Lord[b]!
23The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
24My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.[c]
Footnotes:
[a] 1 Corinthians 16:19 Greek Prisca, a variant of Priscilla
[b] 1 Corinthians 16:22 In Aramaic the expression Come, O Lord is Marana tha.
[c] 1 Corinthians 16:24 Some manuscripts do not have Amen.
2 comments:
I Cor 16
Words to live by.
13Be on guard. Stand true to what you believe. Be courageous. Be strong. 14And everything you do must be done with love.
Guys, I hope eeryone is able to read daily and that you are able to find sometime to fit devotion into your day. Paul tells us in this chapter that we should support our brothers and sisters who serve. Sometimes I have to admit that I get confused about who to help with so many need ing finacial support. I just pray that the Lord leads me here and that I can help.
As Paul said in verse 23
23May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
I hope you all are making Christ a priority.
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13Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. 14Do everything in love.
This was the verse that also jumped out at me. I'm in one of those funks where I'm fearing the unknown, and fighting a little seasonal (and otherwise-induced) depression. Calming is the word I would use to describe God's Word to me right now.
I'm trying my best to truly "stand firm" in the faith. Conciously, I know that if I ask for forgiveness for my sins, they are forgiven, but I'm fighting through one of those times where I find my subconcious wanting to worry. And it means to me that I'm not fully trusting God.
Lord, Help me trust you more fully. Help us as men to lean on You, and by doing so, stand tall, as You will always support us to stand upright. Fill up my emptiness with the Holy Spirit that I may feel Your love and grace, Father. Thank you for these men and my family. Help me to stay strong,
In Jesus' Name
Amen
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