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If we talk about 1 Corinthians 16 in detail,

아량아량드롱 2024. 6. 28. 07:12
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Chapter 16 of 1 Corinthians is the final chapter of Paul's first letter to the church in Corinth, and contains several practical issues, personal requests, and final greetings. Here are the highlights:

1. Collection for the Jerusalem church (16:1-4)

  • Purpose of collection : Paul instructs the Corinthian church to make collections to help the believers in Jerusalem. Because the Jerusalem church had many poor believers, it needed help from other churches.
  • Method of annual reporting : On the first day of every week (Sunday), each person sets aside money in advance according to his or her income. This way, you won't have to save money when Paul arrives.
  • Delivery of donations : When Paul sends the donations collected by the Corinthian church to Jerusalem, he asks them to recommend people to go with them. He says he plans to go along if possible.

2. Paul’s travel plan (16:5-9)

  • Staying in Ephesus : Paul stays in Ephesus, but plans to go to Corinth via Macedonia. He wants to spend the winter in Corinth and spend time with the church.
  • Opportunities and Opposition in Ephesus : Paul explains that in Ephesus, the doors to great things are open and there are many opportunities, but at the same time, there are many adversaries.

3. Admonition to Timothy and Apollos (16:10-12)

  • Timothy's visit : Paul announces that Timothy will visit Corinth, and asks us to respect and encourage him so that he will not be afraid. Timothy emphasizes that he is doing the Lord's work together with Paul.
  • A Visit from Apollos : Paul asks Apollos to visit Corinth, but Apollos tells him that he has no intention of going yet.

4. Final exhortation and counsel (16:13-18)

  • Exhortation : Paul exhorts the Corinthian church to be alert, stand firm in the faith, be manly and strong, and do all things with love.
  • Stephanas Family : Paul praises the dedication of the Stephanas family, the first fruits of the Achaia region, and encourages people like them to be obedient. It is said that Stephens, Petenathus, and Achaius came to see Paul and refreshed his heart.

5. Final Greetings (16:19-24)

  • Greetings from the churches : Greetings from the churches in Asia, especially from Aquila and Prisca, and from the church in their house.
  • Holy Kiss : Paul asks all brothers to greet each other with a holy kiss.
  • Handwritten greeting : Paul writes the greeting by hand and warns that those who do not love the Lord will be cursed. Lastly, the letter ends by conveying the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of Paul.

Chapter 16 of 1 Corinthians provides practical instructions and demonstrates Paul's love and care for the church in Corinth. Paul emphasizes that the church should act according to God's will, love one another, and cooperate.

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