1 Corinthians 16:16 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth. ”

• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

  That ye submit yourselves ... - The word used here means evidently that you would show them proper deference and regard; that you would treat them with distinguished respect and honor for what th...

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

  That ye (i) submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with [us], and laboureth. (i) That you honour and revere them, be obedient to them, and be content to be ruled by them, as you...

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

  1 Corinthians 16. Various Business and Personal Matters. Salutation. First ( 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 ) he gives instructions as to the collection for the poor Christians at Jerusalem (2 Corinthians 8...

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

  ye = ye also. submit . subject. Greek. hupotasso, as in 1 Corinthians 14:32 , &c. helpeth with . Greek. sunergeo, to work together with. Elsewhere, Mark 16:20 ; Romans 8:28 ; 2 Co...

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

  That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us , and laboureth. That ye submit yourselves unto such - That ye have due regard to them, and consider them as especial instr...

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

  I beseech you, brethren, &c.— Dr. Heylin renders these verses thus: Ye know that the family of Stephanas is, &c.— I beseech you then, my brethren, 1 Corinthians 16:16 that you pay all...

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

  That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth. That ye. Translate, 'That ye also'-namely, on your part ... in return for their voluntary ministry t...

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

  The Collection. Personal Messages and Conclusion The Apostle in this chapter instructs the Corinthians to make a collection for the poor Christians in Judæa, intimates his intention of visiting th...

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

  Chapter 25 THE POOR IN closing his letter to the Corinthians, Paul, as usual, explains his own movements, and adds a number of miscellaneous directions and salutations. These for the most part re...

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

  Exhortations and Salutations 1 Corinthians 16:13-24 The Apostle was careful to cultivate friendship, one of the priceless gifts of God; and he was very generous not only in his references to hi...

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

  The last chapter of the epistle is local and personal. In the first sentences important principles are revealed as to the true method of Christian giving. It is to be regular and systematic rather th...

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

  (13) Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. (14) Let all your things be done with charity. (15) I beseech you, brethren, ye (know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firs...

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

  SOURCES OF SPIRITUAL STRENGTH ‘Quit you like men, be strong.’ 1 Corinthians 16:13 We are conscious of our weakness, our need is strength, but how shall we attain to it? Elsewhere St. Paul, u...

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

  That ye submit yourselves to such ,.... To persons of such a character, and in such an office; if in ministering to poor saints, by assisting them, and by putting into their hands; and putting it in...

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

  That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us , and laboureth. Ver. 16. That ye submit ] Giving them due honour, doing them all good offices.

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

  Ye know the house , or family, of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruits of Achaia That he and they were the first converts in that province; and that they have addicted themselves According to...

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

  This last chapter forms a fourth division of the book of I Corinthians, with its simple, practical instructions. The unity of the body of Christ is to be expressed in genuine practical care for the n...

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

  Particular Directions. A. D.  57.       13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be...

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

  He adviseth them to reverence him, and all such as were helpers and labourers of that nature, and wrought with the apostles in the work of the gospel.

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

  Final Words (16:13-24). Paul comes to the end of his letter with an exhortation. It has similarities to that in 1 Corinthians 15:58 . This is then followed by a further exhortation to take note o...

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

  CRITICAL NOTES 1 Corinthians 16:15 .—Postscript-like personal matters begin here . Achaia .—This corrects the wrong reading in Romans 16:5 . Stephanas’ household .—See 1 Corinthians 1:16 . W...

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

  1 Corinthians 16:1 . The collection for the saints, chiefly for the poor ministers of the word. This was to be done once a week, and it is the ancient and best way for poor people to support the g...

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - The Biblical Illustrator

  Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear. Paul’s affectionate recommendation of Timothy teaches us that young ministers 1. Often need encouragement. 2. Should be respe...

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

  EXPOSITION 1 Corinthians 16:1-46 Directions and arrangements. 1 Corinthians 16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints. "The saints" are here the poor Christians at Jerusa...

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

  A concluding exhortation:

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

  1 Chronicles 12:18 ; 1 Corinthians 12:28 ; 1 Corinthians 3:9 ; 1 Peter 5:5 ; 1 Thessalonians 1:3 ; 1 Thessalonians 2:9 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:12 ; 1 Timothy 5:17 ; 3 John 1:8 ; Ephesians 5:21...

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

  The Postlude 1 Corinthians 16:1-24 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Final words are always listened to eagerly among friends. That is the reason we are calling the study for today, a postlude, because they...

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• 1 Corinthians 16:16 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

  That ye also — In your turn. Submit to such — So repaying their free service. And to every one that worketh with us and laboureth — That labours in the gospel either with or without a fellow — labo...

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