Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 16:16
That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with [us,] and laboreth.
16. that ye submit yourselves ] See Eph 5:21; 1Pe 5:5.
helpeth with us] There is no us in the original. A general assistance in the work of the Church seems to be what is meant by the Apostle. Some would connect it with ‘such,’ and regard it as a direction to be willing to submit to the authority of all who were willing to work with the household of Stephanas.
and laboureth ] The Greek word implies toil, i.e. the exertion which labour entails.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
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 they have done.
And to everyone that helpeth with us … – Everyone who aids us in the ministry, or provides for our needs, etc. It is possible that Stephanas lived among them at this time (Note, 1Co 1:16), though he had been converted in Achaia; and it is probable that, as Corinth was a central place and a thoroughfare, others might come among them who were the personal friends of Paul, and who had aided him in the ministry. Towards all such he bespeaks their kind, and tender, and respectful regards.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
Verse 16. That ye submit yourselves unto such] That ye have due regard to them, and consider them as especial instruments in the hand of God for countenancing and carrying on his great work. The submission here recommended does not imply obedience, but kind and courteous demeanour. Kypke vindicates this sense of the word from Eph 5:21; 1Pe 5:5.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the 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.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
16. That yeTranslate, “Thatye also,” namely, in your turn . . . in return for theirself-devotion [ALFORD].
helpeth withthem.
labourethby himself.
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole 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 their power to discharge their work fully, in which they were so heartily concerned; and if in the work of the ministry of the word, by attending their ministrations, receiving the truths delivered by them with faith and love, so far as they appeared to be agreeably to the word of God; hearkening to their admonitions, counsels and advice, regarding their censures and reproofs by the authority of the church, and in their name, and by subjection to the laws of Christ’s house, as put in execution by them, see Heb 13:17,
and to everyone that helpeth with us; in any form, whether by relieving the poor, or by preaching the Gospel:
and laboureth; in the Lord’s vineyard, in the word and doctrine, for the good of souls, and the glory of Christ: for such are worthy of double honour, and ought to be valued and esteemed for their works’ sake, and submitted to in everything that is according to the rules of the Gospel.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
That ye also be in subjection unto such ( ). This is the exhortation begun in verse 15. The family of Stephanas took the lead in good works. Do ye also follow such leaders. This is our great problem today, to find great leaders and many loyal followers. This would solve all church problems, great leadership and great following. Lend a hand.
Fuente: Robertson’s Word Pictures in the New Testament
1) “That ye submit yourselves unto such,” (hina kai humeis hupotassesthe toioutois) ln order that you all also may submit to such ones,” or follow their example of surrender to the Lord in everything, Mat 6:33; 1Co 11:1.
2) “And to every one that helpeth with us, and Laboureth.” (kai panti to sunergounti kai kopionti) “And to everyone working and laboring in close association with us,” on the mission field. Responsible commitment to the work of Christ, as to a family responsibility, entails daily commitment to labors of love, Luk 9:23.
Fuente: Garner-Howes Baptist Commentary
16. Submit yourselves Be servants to them as they are servants to Christians.
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
16 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.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
16. ] , you in your turn, in return for their self-devotion.
.] viz. in honouring their advice and being ready to be directed by them: there is an allusion to above.
] to such persons , meaning the individuals of Stephanas’s family, whom they knew. See the usage of in reff.
] viz. with .
Fuente: Henry Alford’s Greek Testament
ye = ye also.
submit = subject. Greek. hupotasso, as in 1Co 14:32, &c.
helpeth with. Greek. sunergeo, to work together with. Elsewhere, Mar 16:20. Rom 8:28. 2Co 6:1. Jam 2:22. Compare 1Co 3:9.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
16.] , you in your turn,-in return for their self-devotion.
.] viz. in honouring their advice and being ready to be directed by them: there is an allusion to above.
] to such persons, meaning the individuals of Stephanass family, whom they knew. See the usage of in reff.
] viz. with .
Fuente: The Greek Testament
1Co 16:16. , ye also) in turn.-, ye submit yourselves) corresponding to , they addicted themselves.-, [that helpeth with] that worketh with) others.-, that laboureth) by themselves.
Fuente: Gnomon of the New Testament
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that ye also be in subjection unto such,-The church should pay deference to such as were the oldest of the members and who gave themselves to the service of the Lord as well as to all who were helpers and laborers with the apostles.
and to every one that helpeth in the work and laboreth.- Experience and association with the apostles made them able to advise wisely. [To every faithful toiler for Christ the Christian should give earnest and hearty support.]
Fuente: Old and New Testaments Restoration Commentary
ye: Eph 5:21, Heb 13:17, 1Pe 5:5
helpeth: 1Co 12:28, 1Ch 12:18, Rom 16:3, Rom 16:9, Phi 4:3, 3Jo 1:8
laboureth: 1Co 3:9, Rom 16:6, Rom 16:12, 1Th 1:3, 1Th 2:9, 1Th 5:12, 1Ti 5:17, Heb 6:10, Rev 2:3
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
1Co 16:16. Thayer explains the original for submit to mean, “to yield to one’s admonition or advice.” Hence it is not used in the sense of an authoritative command, for even a righteous household like that of Stephanas would have no such authority. The statement of Paul is more in the nature of an advisory exhortation. It is always well to listen to the instructions or exhortations of faithful disciples of Christ. If they are scriptural they should be accepted on the principle of chapter 11:1.
Fuente: Combined Bible Commentary
1Co 16:16. that ye also be in subjection unto suchin respectful deference unto them, as estimable servants of Christ,and to every one that helpeth in the work, and laboureth. The same collocation of work and labour is found in 1Co 15:58; 1Th 1:3; Rev 2:2.
Fuente: A Popular Commentary on the New Testament
that ye also be in subjection unto such, and to every one that helpeth in the work and laboreth. [The apostle asks the Corinthians to be subject to their truly religious teachers, and picks out the family of Stephanas as a sample. This family was the first converted, and, consequently, probably the best instructed in the church.]
Fuente: McGarvey and Pendleton Commentaries (New Testament)
16:16 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 properly should, seeing that they have bestowed themselves and their goods, and this to help you with them.