고린도전서 Chapter 16

Translation: ESV

1

Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do.

Key Message

The sharing of the Christian community is the practice of theological confession. The material solidarity of different communities expresses spiritual unity.

▸Chapter 16 concludes with practical exhortations.

Chapter 16 concludes with practical exhortations. The guidance about the collection for the Jerusalem saints comes first. This was an expression of solidarity from Gentile churches toward Jewish Christians. Paul organized this collection systematically across multiple churches including Galatia, Corinth, and Macedonia.

Related Verses

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.
2

On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come.

Key Message

Giving should be done regularly and with planning, with the principle of giving in proportion to income.

▸Specific guidance is given for the collection.

13

Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.

Key Message

Watchfulness, steadfastness, courage, and strength—these four are the basic posture of the life of faith.

▸Four strong commands appear in succession at the close of the letter.

14

Let all that you do be done in love.

Key Message

Do everything in love. This is the practical conclusion of the entire letter to the Corinthians.

▸After the strong military commands of verse 13, verse 14 provides a gentle balance.

22

If anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come!

Key Message

Maranatha—Come, Lord. The prayer of the early church longing for the Second Coming is found at the end of this letter.

▸The word 'Maranatha,' which appears to have been written directly in Hebrew or Aramaic by Paul, is contained here.

23

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

Key Message

1 Corinthians ends with grace. Even amid all problems and conflicts, the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ is present.

▸This is the standard closing greeting of Paul's letters.

24

My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Key Message

The final word of 1 Corinthians is love. Every correction and exhortation was motivated by love in Christ Jesus.

▸This is the final word of 1 Corinthians.