1 Corinthians 16:18 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such. ”

1 Corinthians 16:18 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For they have refreshed my spirit - By their presence and conversation. They have given me information respecting the state of things in the church; and their society has been with me of the most...
1 Corinthians 16:18 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

For they have refreshed my (k) spirit and yours: therefore (l) acknowledge ye them that are such. (k) My heart. (l) Take them for such men as they are indeed.
1 Corinthians 16:18 - 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...
1 Corinthians 16:18 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

have refreshed . gave rest to. Same as in Matthew 11:28 . spirit . App-101. acknowledge . recognize. App-132.
1 Corinthians 16:18 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such. They have refreshed my spirit and yours - They have been a means of contributing greatly to my comfort; and w...
1 Corinthians 16:18 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

For they have refreshed my spirit, &c.— By removing those suspicions and fears which were on both sides.
1 Corinthians 16:18 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such. Refreshed my spirit and yours. "Yours" will be refreshed on receiving this letter, by knowing that 'm...
1 Corinthians 16:18 - 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...
1 Corinthians 16:18 - 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...
1 Corinthians 16:18 - 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...
1 Corinthians 16:18 - 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...
1 Corinthians 16:18 - 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...
1 Corinthians 16:18 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For they have refreshed my spirit ,.... By their coming and presence; the very sight of them gave him joy and pleasure, and more so their Christian discourse and conversation, and especially the acc...
1 Corinthians 16:18 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such. Ver. 18. They have refreshed ] Ipse aspectus viri boni delectat. It is some comfort to see a good man's...
1 Corinthians 16:18 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

I am glad of the coming of Stephanas , &c. This Stephanas is supposed by many to have been the son of Stephanas mentioned 1 Corinthians 16:15 . He, with Fortunatus and Achaicus, are supposed to...
1 Corinthians 16:18 - 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...
1 Corinthians 16:18 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Particular Directions. A. D. 57. 13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be...
1 Corinthians 16:18 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

See Poole on " 1 Corinthians 16:17 "
1 Corinthians 16:18 - 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...
1 Corinthians 16:18 - 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...
1 Corinthians 16:18 - 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...
1 Corinthians 16:18 - The Biblical Illustrator

Ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia. The house of Stephanas I. Its happiness--united in-- 1. Faith. 2. Hope. 3. Purpose. II. Its true nobility--prec...
1 Corinthians 16:18 - 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...
1 Corinthians 16:18 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

A concluding exhortation:
1 Corinthians 16:18 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Thessalonians 3:6 ; 1 Thessalonians 3:7 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:12 ; 2 Corinthians 7:13 ; 2 Corinthians 7:6 ; 2 Corinthians 7:7 ; 3 John 1:11 ; 3 John 1:12 ; 3 John 1:4 ; Colossians 4:8 ; He...
1 Corinthians 16:18 - 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...
1 Corinthians 16:18 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours — Inasmuch as you share in my comfort. Such therefore acknowledge — With suitable love and respect.

1 Corinthians 16:18 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 16:18 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Corinthians 16:18 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 16:18 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Corinthians 16:18 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 16:18 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Corinthians 16:18 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 16:18 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 16:18 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Corinthians 16:18 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Corinthians 16:18 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 16:18 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Corinthians 16:18 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Corinthians 16:18 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Corinthians 16:18 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 16:18 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 16:18 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Corinthians 16:18 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Corinthians 16:18 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 16:18 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Corinthians 16:18 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 16:18 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Corinthians 16:18 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Corinthians 16:18 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Corinthians 16:18 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 16:18 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

1 Corinthians 16:18 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes