1 Corinthians 16:24, My Love Be With You All in Christ Jesus
These closing words of affection and endearment from God’s servant, the Apostle Paul, for God’s people invoking the power of Christ Jesus to effect His blessings upon their lives.
Tag: Book of 1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians 16:23, The Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ
The parting note of ardent prayer for God’s blessing to be upon His people is most fitting and comforting. The Lord is the bestowal of blessings. Unless the Lord shows favour, God’s people are without strength and wisdom to move forward in life. It is all by the grace of God that we are who we are, sinners saved by grace.
1 Corinthians 16:22, If Any Man Love Not the Lord Jesus Christ
William MacDonald observed insightfully, “Paul’s personal note began with a passionate warning probably aimed at false teachers (cf. 12:3) whom he believed to be already present in the congregation (cf. 2 Cor. 11:3-4).”
1 Corinthians 16:21, The Salutation
In the letters that the Apostle Paul sends out to the churches or individuals, they are usually done by dictation. He would dictate and a fellow worker would write it down.
1 Corinthians 16:20, Greet Ye One Another
William MacDonald observed, “All the brethren in the assembly join in sending their loving greetings to their fellow believers in Corinth. The apostle enjoins his readers to greet one another with a holy kiss.”
1 Corinthians 16:19, Salute You Much In the Lord
William MacDonald observed well, “The churches of Asia refers to the congregations in the province of Asia (Asia Minor today), of which Ephesus was the capital.” Christian greetings conveying love and fellowship in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 16:17, That Which Was Lacking on Your Part They Have Supplied
William MacDonald observed insightfully, “The coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus had brought joy to Paul’s heart. They supplied what was lacking on the part of the Corinthians.”
1 Corinthians 16:16, Ye Submit Yourselves
William MacDonald said well, “The apostle exhorts the Christians to submit to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labours.”
1 Corinthians 16:15, Addicted Themselves to the Ministry of the Saints
The household of Stephanas, the earliest converts in Achaia, addicted themselves to serve the people of God. The word “ministry” means “service”. Their service toward the people of God permeated the spirit of God’s love in the hearts of many. The church gained its strength for outreach because of the zeal and love of these founding members of the church there.
1 Corinthians 16:14, Let All Things Be Done with Charity
Charity is the outworking of God’s love in the believer’s life. When we come to the faith, the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. It enables us to love God and love our fellow men. This love is unconditional and sacrificial. It is supernaturally given by God in the hearts of His people.