1 Corinthians 16

1 Corinthians 16:2

Upon the first day of the week, let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

Upon the first day of the week, which is the Lord’s day, let every one lay by him, in store, some such proportion of alms, as he can spare, out of his gettings in the week before; that this stock of your contribution may be ready to send to the

1 Corinthians 16:9

For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

For I have very ample and full opportunity offered me of preaching at Ephesus; many vehement invitations; and great likelihoods of the good success of the Gospel in the conversion of many: and, besides, there are many adversaries, which must be opposed, silenced, and convinced.

1 Corinthians 16:10

See that he may be with you without fear, for he worketh the work of the Lord.

Do ye encourage him against the malice and mischievous plots of false teachers; for it is the Lord’s work, that he doth conscionably undertake and perform.

1 Corinthians 16:15

I beseech you, brethren, that ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves, &c.

Ye know the house of Stephanas, that it was the first family in all Achaia, that received the Gospel; and that they have continued constant in that good profession, ever since; and have been exceedingly forward in providing for and attending upon the Saints.

1 Corinthians 16:16

That ye may submit yourselves unto such.

That you give all loving and reverent respects unto such, and to &c.

1 Corinthians 16:17

For that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.

That comfort which I could not but desire, and yet could not hope for, of enjoying you all, is, as in your name, supplied to me, by their presence.

1 Corinthians 16:22

If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maran-atha.

If any man give manifest proofs of his hatred and opposition to the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be branded with the heaviest curse, and sentenced with the fearfullest degree of excommunication. THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS.