Bible Commentary

My love [be] with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. 24. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen ] See note on ch. 1Co 4:17. This affectionate commendation of the Corinthians to the favour of Christ, coupled with the assurance of his own unchanging affection, must have sounded very striking in the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 16:24”

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you. The grace … – See the note at Rom 16:20. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Verse 23. The grace of our Lord Jesus] May the favour, influence, mercy, and salvation procured by Jesus Christ, be with you-prevail among you, rule in you, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 16:23”

If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha. 22. If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ ] The word here translated love applies to the intimate and familiar personal affection subsisting between individuals, rather than the wider and more general feeling of love usually enjoined in the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 16:22”

The salutation of [me] Paul with mine own hand. 21. The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand ] It was the custom of St Paul to employ an amanuensis. See Rom 16:22. But in order that the Epistle should be recognized as his, it was his custom to add a salutation in his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 16:21”

All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with a holy kiss. 20. All the brethren ] i.e. “the whole Ephesian Church.” Alford. with a holy kiss ] The word holy is added to guard against misconception in an impure age. The spirit in which it was to be given was that which was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 16:20”

The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. 19. The churches of Asia salute you ] See Introduction, Ch. iii. p. 15. Aquila and Priscilla ] See Act 18:2; Act 18:18; Act 18:26. From Rom 16:3 (where Priscilla is called … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 16:19”

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such. 18. For they have refreshed my spirit and yours ] This “is a concise expression of the same consciousness of identity of feelings and interests which expresses itself so strongly in 2Co 1:3-7.” Stanley. These Corinthians are reinvigorated, through a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 16:18”

I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied. 17. Fortunatus and Achaicus ] Fortunatus is referred to by Clement as the bearer of his Epistle. See Introduction, Ch. iii. Nothing is known of Achaicus. that which was lacking on your … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 16:17”

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. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 16:16”

I beseech you, brethren, ye (know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and [that] they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,) 15. the house of Stephanas ] See note on ch. 1Co 1:16. the firstfruits of Achaia ] Not necessarily the very first converts, but among the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 16:15”