If anyone does not love the Lord–a curse be upon him. Come, O Lord! (1 Corinthians 16:22) Ouch I mean, isn’t that a little extreme–calling down curses? Aren’t we supposed to love everybody? Beloved, Paul has spent sixteen chapters preaching … Continue reading
The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets in their house. All the brothers here send you greetings. Greet one another with … Continue reading
I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you. For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition (1 Corinthians 16:17-18). Paul misses his friends at Corinth. Yes, … Continue reading
You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. I urge you, brothers, to submit to such as these, and to everyone who joins in … Continue reading
Do everything in love (1 Corinthians 16:14). Love is more than an emotion. More than an action It’s an attitude. When you love someone, you are putting them first. Their life, their needs, their desires come before your own. To … Continue reading
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong (1 Corinthians 16:13). You are in a battle. You are under attack from multiple directions. Society fills your head with lies about who you are and what … Continue reading
Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was quite unwilling to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity (1 Corinthians 16:12). Our brother Apollos Do you … Continue reading
When Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carrying on the work of the Lord, just as I am. No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send … Continue reading
But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, because a great door to effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me (1 Corinthians 16:8-9). Wait a minute… So, Paul is using the fact that … Continue reading
After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you–for I will be going through Macedonia. Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go. … Continue reading