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A Debt of Gratitude
Commentators explain this collection was for the poor and persecuted saints in Jerusalem. Because the Corinthian church had received the gospel from Jerusalem, their giving was seen as more than simple charity; it was a way to honor their spiritual roots and repay a debt of gratitude to the mother church.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 16:1
18th Century
Theologian
First Corinthians CHAPTER 16
The doctrinal part of this epistle was closed at the end of the 15th chapter. See the Introduction. Be…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 16:1
Now concerning the collection for the saints (περ δε της λογιας της εις τους αγιους). Paul has discussed all the problems raised b…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 16:1
19th Century
Bishop
XVI.
Now concerning the collection for the saints.—This chapter deals briefly with the following …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 16:1
This section begins with “Now about,” the same phrase as was used in 7:1 and 12:1 (see introductory comment on 7:1–14:40). The Corinthians had evid…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 16:1
16th Century
Theologian
But concerning the collection, Luke relates (Acts 11:28) that the prediction of Agabus, foretelling that there would be a fami…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 16:1
17th Century
Pastor
Now concerning the collection for the saints
Not at Corinth, but at Jerusalem, as appears from ([Reference 1 Corinth…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 16:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The good examples of other Christians and churches should rouse us. It is good to store up for good uses. Those who are rich in this world should b…