I Corinthians 16:12-24
Final Instructions and Greetings

Today, 06/08/2023, let us, together in the grace of God, rejoice and reflect on the Word of God in I Corinthians 16:12-24.

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.]

[King James Version]

Suggested Questions:

1. Are verses 13 and 14 appropriate advice for God’s people in all ages?

2. What does the phrase “addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints” in verse 15 mean?

3. What does the clause “therefore acknowledge those who are such” in verse 18 mean?

4. What does the phrase “the Church that is in their house” in verse 19 mean? Nowadays, should God’s people have a Church in their house?

5. What proves that someone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ?

6. Is verse 22 a commandment to separate from those who do not love the Lord Jesus Christ?

Suggested Applications:

1. Do you have the opportunity to host a Church gathering in your home?

2. Are you a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ? If so, what evidence do you have?