| KING JAMES BIBLE | KING JAMES 1611 | VERSES TO VERSES | THE NEW AMERICAN BIBLE |
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| CONCERNING THE COLLECTION FROM THE CHURCHES 1 NOW concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. |
1Now concerning the collection for the Saints, as I haue giuen order to the Churches of Galatia, euen so doe ye. 2Upon the first day of the weeke, let euery one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. 3And when I come, whomsoeuer you shall approue by your letters, them wil I send to bring your liberality vnto Ierusalem. 4And if it be meet that I goe also, they shall goe with me. 5Now I wil come vnto you, when I shall passe through Macedonia: for I doe passe through Macedonia. 6And it may bee that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that yee may bring me on my iourny, whithersoeuer I goe. 7For I will not see you now by the way, but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit. 8But I will tarry at Ephesus vntill Pentecost. 9For a great doore and effectuall is opened vnto mee, and there are many aduersaries. 10Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without feare: for hee worketh the worke of the Lord, as I also doe. 11Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that hee may come vnto me: for I looke for him with the brethren. 12As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come vnto you with þe brethren, but his wil was not at all to come at this time: but he wil come when hee shall haue conuenient time. 13Watch yee, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men: be strong. 14Let all your things be done with charitie. 15I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they haue addicted themselues to the ministery of the Saints,) 16That ye submit your selues vnto such, and to euery one that helpeth with vs and laboureth. 17I am glad of the comming of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part, they haue supplied. 18For they haue refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge yee them that are such. 19The Churches of Asia salute you: Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the Church that is in their house. 20All the brethren greet you: greet ye one another with an holy kisse. 21The salutation of me Paul, with mine owne hand. 22If any man loue not the Lord Iesus Christ, let him bee Anathema Maranatha. 23The grace of our Lord Iesus Christ be with you. 24My loue be with you all in Christ Iesus, Amen. The first Epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi by Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, and Timotheus. |
I Acts 11:29 ; 24:17 ; Gal 2:10
II == Acts 20:7 ; Rom 1:16 ; 1st Cor 1:21 ; Gal 3:4 ; Rev 1:10
III == Ps 22:15 ; Isa 53:5-6 ; Dan 9:26 ; Zech 13:7 ; Luke 24:26 , 46 ; 2nd Cor 8:4 , 6 , 19 IV == Ps 2:7 ; 16:10 ; Isa 53:10 ; Hos 6:2 ; ; Luke 24:26 , 46 ; 2nd Cor 8:4 , 19 V == Matt 28:17 ; Mark 16:14 ; Luke 24:34 , 36 ; John 20 :19 , 26 ; Acts 10:41 ; 19:21 ; 2nd Cor 1:16 VI == Act 15:3 ; 17:15 ; 21:5 VII == Luke 24:50 ; Acts 1:3-4 ; 18:21 ; 1st Cor 4:19 VIII == Acts 9:4 , 17 ; 22:14 , 18 ; 1st Cor 9:1 IX == Acts 14:27 ; 19:9 ; 2nd Cor 2:12 X == Acts 19:22 ; Phil 2:19-22 ; 1st Thess 3:2 XI == Acts 15:33 ; 1st Tim 4:12 XII == 1st Cor 1:12 ; 3:5 XIII == Matt 24:42 ; 25:13 ; Eph 6:10 ; 1st Thess 3:8 ; 5:6 ; 2nd Thess 2:15 XIV == 1st Cor 14:1 ; 1st Pet 4:8
XX == Rom 16:16 XXI == Col 4:18 ; 2nd Thess 3:17
XXIII == Rom 16:20 |
1 Now concerning the collections that are made for the saints: as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, so do also. 2 On the first day of the week, let every one of you put apart with himself, laying up what it shall well please him: that when I come, the collections be not then to be made. 3 And when I shall be with you, whomsoever you shall approve by letters, them will I send to carry your grace to Jerusalem. 4 And if it be meet that I also go, they shall go with me. 5 Now I will come to you, when I shall have passed through Macedonia. For I shall pass through Macedonia. 6 And with you perhaps I shall abide, or even spend the winter: that you may bring me on my way wherever I shall go. 7 For I will not see you now by the way: for I trust that I shall abide with you some time, if the Lord permit. 8 But I will tarry at Ephesus, until Pentecost 9 For a great door and evident is opened unto me: and many adversaries. 10 Now if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear: for he works the work of the Lord, as I also do. 11 Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him on his way in peace, that he may come to me. For I look for him with the brethren 12 And touching our brother Apollo, I give you to understand that I much entreated him to come unto you with the brethren: and indeed it was not his will at all to come at this time. But he will come when he shall have leisure. 13 Watch: stand fast in the faith: do manfully and be strengthened. 14 Let all your things be done in charity. 15 And I beseech you, brethren, you know the house of Stephanus, and of Fortunatus, and of Achaicus, that they are the firstfruits of Achale, and have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saints: 16 That you also be subject to such and to every one that works with us and labours. 17 And I rejoice in the presence of Stephanus and Fortunatus and Achaicus: because that which was wanting on your part, they have supplied. 18 For they have refreshed both my spirit and yours. Know them, therefore, that are such. 19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house, with whom I also lodge. 20 All the brethren salute you. Salute one another with a holy kiss. 21 The salutation of me Paul, with my own hand. 22 If any man love not our Lord Jesus Christ, let him be anathema, maranatha. 23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 24 My charity be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen
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COMMATARY
v1. The last major topic Paul brings up is the matter of the collection for the poor saints at Jerusalem. Apparently these are the same or similar to instructions he has given to the other churches.
v2. Gifts were to be brought on the first day of the week, Sunday, as the church was not observing the Jewish sabbath after Christ arose on the first day. Notice this does not stipulate a tithe or any other amount, but as God has prospered them. Since God expected a tithe in the Old Testament, it seems a tithe would be a good starting point now. 2 Cor. 8 and 9 suggest giving liberally and cheerfully, not out of necessity. This should be already done before Paul came to avoid any inconveniences. Some people use this verse along with Malachi 3:1 as the basis for “Store House Tithing”. This is a very narrow approach in which no money can be given to any missionary or religious work, but must be given entirely into the local church.
v3,4. The gifts would be sent by one of their representatives along with Paul.
v5-9. He would like to arrange his tour so that he could spend the winter with them, but he sees the need to remain at Ephesus for a while. If there is an open door, expect that there will be adversaries, and go ahead.
v10,11. Timothy was apparently somewhat timid and Paul is clearing the way for him. He not only admonished them not to despise Timothy, but encouraged him,“Let no man despise they youth”, 1 Tim. 4:12.
v12. Apollos had been in Corinth and was the favorite of some, chapter 1.
v13,14. In light of all the problems discussed they were to be watchful, steadfast in faith, brave and strong, but all through love as in chapter 13.
v15,16. The Corinthians should be submissive to Stephanus’ household, the first converts in Achaia and now faithfully laboring, as well as other of Paul's helpers.
v17,18. This is not a rebuke for their lack but recognition of what these men did.
v19-24. Here other greetings. I still prefer the hand shake to the holy kiss. Paul was the writer and the signature at least was his own. Knowing the problems of their church, perhaps Paul wanted to put in one last warning,
2. Any that didn’t love the Lord should be “accursed”, and regarding his words about the resurrection, “Our Lord cometh.”
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