1 Corinthians 16

(1)  Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.
(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.
(3)  And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.
(4)  And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me.
(5)  Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.
(6)  And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.
(7)  For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.
(8)  But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.
(9)  For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
(10)  Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.
(11)  Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.
(12)  As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.
(13)  Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
(14)  Let all your things be done with charity.
(15)  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,)
(16)  That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.
(17)  I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
(18)  For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
(19)  The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
(20)  All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.
(21)  The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.
(22)  If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.
(23)  The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
(24)  My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. The first epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi by Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus and Timotheus.

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1. What “saints” did Paul have in mind? What was his attitude toward them before his conversion? Verse 1.

2. Who is included in the order? What was the order? What was the purpose of the order? Verse 2.

3. What precautions did Paul take to avoid criticism in the matter? Verse 3.

4. Upon what condition did Paul plan to accompany those who delivered the relief? Verse 4.

5. What was Paul’s original plan about going to Corinth? Why did he change his plan? Verse 5.

6. If Paul chanced to spend winter at Corinth, what did he request for his next trip? Verse 6.

7. What is the reason for Paul’s change in plans, as expressed by the word “for”? Verse 7.

8. Where was Paul when he wrote this epistle, as implied in this verse? Verse 8.

9. What explanation did Paul give about why he is going to stay at Ephesus until Pentecost? Who were some of the adversaries at Ephesus? Verse 9.

10. Why would Timothy have anything to fear at Ephesus? Verse 10.

11. What did Paul expect of the brethren at Corinth concerning Timothy? How would Paul know what Corinth’s reaction to this epistle would be? Verse 11.

12. Why didn’t Paul order Apollos to go to Corinth? Did Paul have animosity toward Apollos? Verse 12.

13. What is “the faith”? What does Paul mean by “quit you like men”? Verse 13.

14. How would they know what Paul meant by telling them to do all things with charity? Verse 14.

15. What did the Corinthians know about the house of Stephanas? What was the attitude of the house of Stephanas toward the church at Corinth? Verse 15.

16. What was it about the house of Stephanas as “first fruits” that would necessitate the church at Corinth to defer to them? Verse 16.

17. What was Paul’s attitude toward the coming of the brethren from Corinth? Verse 17.

18. What was lacking that the brethren from Corinth supplied? Verse 18.

19. What was the connection of Aquila and Priscilla with the church at Corinth? Verse 19.

20. Do you think Paul was demanding that this Eastern custom of a kiss greeting be a universal practice or was he regulating a custom? Verse 20.

21. Why did Paul make this statement about “mine own hand”? Verse 21.

22. What do the words “anathema” and “maranatha” mean? Verse 22.

23. What is Paul’s prayer for the Corinthians? Verse 23.

24. Although Paul could have had occasion to rebuke and threaten the Corinthians, what was his assurance to them? Verse 24.