1 Corinthians 16 in plain modern English. New Ground English Translation.
Time Period
~AD 53-55
Location
Written from Ephesus to the church in Corinth
Audience
The Christian congregation in Corinth, a major Roman commercial city with a diverse population of Jews, Gentiles, slaves, and free persons
Situation
Paul concludes his letter with practical instructions about a collection for impoverished believers in Jerusalem, his travel plans, and personal greetings. He had been addressing various theological and ethical problems in the Corinthian church throughout this correspondence.
Key Background
The collection for Jerusalem mentioned in verses 1-4 was a relief effort for Jewish Christians facing economic hardship, demonstrating unity between Gentile and Jewish believers. Corinth's wealth as a trade center made it an important contributor to this collection. Paul's mention of staying in Ephesus until Pentecost and his travel plans reflect the interconnected network of early Christian communities across the Roman Empire and his role as a traveling apostle maintaining contact with the churches he founded.
Now about the for who are — do the same thing I told the in to do.
On the of every each of you should some from whatever you've earned — save it up so there won't be any need for collections when I arrive.
Then when I arrive, I'll send whoever you approve — with of — to carry your to
And if it seems worth it for me to go too, they can travel with me.
I'll come to you after I pass through — because I'm planning to travel through —
and I might stay with you for a while, maybe even spend the winter, so that you can me on my wherever I go next.
I don't want to see you just in passing this time — I'm hoping to spend some real time with you, if the allows it.
But I'm going to stay in until the of
because a has for effective work here, and there are many people it.
Now if comes, make sure he has nothing to worry about while he's with you, because he's doing the Lord's work just like I am.
So don't let anyone down on him. Help him on his way in peace so he can get back to me — I'm expecting him along with the
Now about our brother — I strongly urged him to come to you with the other brothers, but he really didn't want to come right now. He'll come when the time is right.
Stand firm in your Be Be strong.
Let everything you do be done with
You know the household of — they were the very in and they've devoted themselves to God's people. Brothers and sisters, I urge you:
to people like them and to everyone who works hard and serves alongside them.
I'm so glad that Stephanas, and came, because they up for the fact that you couldn't be here yourselves.
They my just like they refresh yours. Give people like that the they deserve.
The in the of send you their greetings. and along with those who in their send you an especially warm greeting in the Lord.
All the brothers and sisters here send their greetings. Greet each other with a
I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own
If anyone doesn't the let them be
The of the Lord Jesus be with you.
My is with all of you in the who is and for