1 Coríntios 16

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1 Coríntios 16:8

Paul wrote this letter from Ephesus. — PAULINE COMMENTARY FROM THE GREEK CHURCH

1 Coríntios 16:12

Apollos was the bishop of Corinth, but he had left the church on account of its divisions and gone to be with Paul. He would not go back with the letter, because he did not want to return until the divisions were healed. — PAULINE COMMENTARY FROM THE GREEK CHURCH

1 Coríntios 16:13

Paul tells them to be courageous and strong, like an athlete or soldier of Christ, doing everything with love toward God and each other. — PAULINE COMMENTARY FROM THE GREEK CHURCH

1 Coríntios 16:15

Paul calls these people the "first fruits" of Achaia, either because they were the first to be converted or because their piety was greater than that of others or because they refused to be ordained on account of their great humility and instead dedicated themselves to the service of others. — PAULINE COMMENTARY FROM THE GREEK CHURCH

1 Coríntios 16:18

The spirit of a holy person is refreshed by thinking and doing things which are pious, for the spirit strives after what is good. — PAULINE COMMENTARY FROM THE GREEK CHURCH

1 Coríntios 16:21

To avoid any suspicion of forgery, Paul signs the letter with his own hand. — PAULINE COMMENTARY FROM THE GREEK CHURCH

1 Coríntios 16:22

The person who does not keep the commandments has no love for the Lord. — PAULINE COMMENTARY FROM THE GREEK CHURCH