1 Corinthiens - Caput 16

1 Corinthiens 16.1 de collectis autem quae fiunt in sanctos sicut ordinavi ecclesiis Galatiae ita et vos facite 1 Corinthiens 16.2 per unam sabbati unusquisque vestrum apud se ponat recondens quod ei beneplacuerit ut non cum venero tunc collectae fiant 1 Corinthiens 16.3 cum autem praesens fuero quos probaveritis per epistulas hos mittam perferre gratiam vestram in Hierusalem 1 Corinthiens 16.4 quod si dignum fuerit ut et ego eam mecum ibunt 1 Corinthiens 16.5 veniam autem ad vos cum Macedoniam pertransiero nam Macedoniam pertransibo 1 Corinthiens 16.6 apud vos autem forsitan manebo vel etiam hiemabo ut vos me deducatis quocumque iero 1 Corinthiens 16.7 nolo enim vos modo in transitu videre spero enim me aliquantum temporis manere apud vos si Dominus permiserit 1 Corinthiens 16.8 permanebo autem Ephesi usque ad pentecosten 1 Corinthiens 16.9 ostium enim mihi apertum est magnum et evidens et adversarii multi 1 Corinthiens 16.10 si autem venerit Timotheus videte ut sine timore sit apud vos opus enim Domini operatur sicut et ego 1 Corinthiens 16.11 ne quis ergo illum spernat deducite autem illum in pace ut veniat ad me expecto enim illum cum fratribus 1 Corinthiens 16.12 de Apollo autem fratre multum rogavi eum ut veniret ad vos cum fratribus et utique non fuit voluntas ut nunc veniret veniet autem cum ei vacuum fuerit 1 Corinthiens 16.13 vigilate state in fide viriliter agite et confortamini 1 Corinthiens 16.14 omnia vestra in caritate fiant 1 Corinthiens 16.15 obsecro autem vos fratres nostis domum Stephanae et Fortunati quoniam sunt primitiae Achaiae et in ministerium sanctorum ordinaverunt se ipsos 1 Corinthiens 16.16 ut et vos subditi sitis eiusmodi et omni cooperanti et laboranti 1 Corinthiens 16.17 gaudeo autem in praesentia Stephanae et Fortunati et Achaici quoniam id quod vobis deerat ipsi suppleverunt 1 Corinthiens 16.18 refecerunt enim et meum spiritum et vestrum cognoscite ergo qui eiusmodi sunt 1 Corinthiens 16.19 salutant vos ecclesiae Asiae salutant vos in Domino multum Aquila et Prisca cum domestica sua ecclesia 1 Corinthiens 16.20 salutant vos fratres omnes salutate invicem in osculo sancto 1 Corinthiens 16.21 salutatio mea manu Pauli 1 Corinthiens 16.22 si quis non amat Dominum Iesum Christum sit anathema maranatha 1 Corinthiens 16.23 gratia Domini Iesu vobiscum 1 Corinthiens 16.24 caritas mea cum omnibus vobis in Christo Iesu amen

1 Corinthiens : Caput 16

Conclusion of the Epistle to the Corinthians

1 Corinthians chapter 16 concludes the epistle with practical instructions and final greetings. But how can we apply Christian principles in our daily lives? The Apostle Paul addresses several key themes:

The Collection for the Saints in Jerusalem

Paul encourages believers to participate in the collection for the saints in Jerusalem, emphasizing the importance of solidarity among members of the Christian community.

Travel Plans and Recommendations

He also shares his travel plans and provides valuable recommendations to Church leaders, urging them to remain vigilant and steadfast in their faith.

Spiritual Vigilance and Love

Paul emphasizes the need for spiritual vigilance, steadfastness in the faith, and love in all our actions. These principles should guide believers in their daily interactions.

Personal Greetings and Blessing

The text concludes with a personal greeting and a benediction, recalling the importance of fraternal bonds within the Christian community.

Reflection on Related Bible Passages

Let's reflect together on five Bible passages that shed light on the practical themes of this concluding chapter:

2 Corinthians 9:7

"Each one should give as he has decided in his heart to give, without grudging or being under obligation, for God loves a cheerful giver." This verse echoes Paul's instructions on collecting in 1 Corinthians 16.

Galatians 6:9-10

"And let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, while we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, especially to those who are members of the household of faith." This passage encourages us to persevere in Christian service, just as Paul does in 1 Corinthians 16.

Acts 20:35

"In everything I did, I showed them that by working hard, we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself, who said: "There is It is more blessed to give than to receive." This verse reflects the theme of mutual aid mentioned in 1 Corinthians 16.

Romans 16:16

"Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send you their greetings." This verse recalls the importance of greetings between believers, as in 1 Corinthians 16.

Colossians 4:18

"I, Paulo, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my handcuffs. Grace be with you." This personal conclusion from Paul strengthens the bond between him and his recipients, just as it does in 1 Corinthians 16.

Meditating on these passages, we are invited to live our faith with generosity, perseverance, and a deep sense of community.