Summary: Constable: “The apostle now returned to the subject of himself and the other teachers of the Corinthians as servants of God. He did so to say more about what it means to be a servant of God. In this section he clarified the essential features of an acceptable servant of God. He did…
1 Corinthians 3:18-23 (WEL) Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this world’s ways, let him become a fool so that he may be [truly] wise. 19 For this world’s wisdom is foolishness with God, as it is written, “He takes the wise in their own craftiness.”…
1 Corinthians 3:12-15 Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or stubble, 13 Then everyone’s work will be clearly seen, for the day will expose it because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test every one’s work, what quality it is. 14 If…
Chapter summary: Joseph Benson: “In this chapter, (1) The apostle reproves the Corinthians for their carnality and contentions about ministers, 1 Corinthians 3:1-4. (2) Shows the absurdity of such contentions, since ministers were but mere instruments in God’s hands, who could do nothing effectual toward the salvation of mankind without his aid, and who…
Romans 16:21-27 (WEL) Timothy, my fellow worker, and Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my countrymen, greet you. 22 I, Tertius, who wrote this epistle, greet you in the Lord. 23 Gaius, my host, and the whole congregation greets you. Erastus, the city treasurer, greets you as well as Quartus, our brother. 24 The grace of…
Romans 16:16-20 (WEL) Greet one another with a holy kiss. The congregation of Christ greets you. 17 Now I beg you, brethren, keep your eye on those who create dissensions and opportunities for sin, contrary to the teaching you have learned. Avoid them. 18 For such people are not serving our Lord Jesus Christ…
Romans 16:6-15 (WEL) Say, “Hi,” to Mary, who worked so hard for us. 7 Say, “Hi,” to Andronicus and Junia, my countrymen and fellow prisoners, who are highly regarded among the Apostles and were in Christ before me. 8 Greet Amplias, my dear friend in the Lord. 9 Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in…
Chapter summary from Constable: “This sixteenth chapter is neglected by many to their own loss. It is by far the most extensive, intimate and particular of all the words of loving greeting in Paul’s marvelous letters. No one can afford to miss this wonderful outpouring of the heart of our apostle toward the saints…
Romans 15:14-17 (WEL) I, myself, am also persuaded about you, my brothers and sisters, that you are also full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, also able to caution one another. 15 Brothers and sisters, I have written quite boldly to you on some points, as a reminder. [This is] because of the gift…
Romans 15:7-13 (WEL) Therefore, accept one another as Christ also accepted us for God’s glory. 8 I say [to you] that Christ Jesus was a minister to the circumcision for God’s truth, in order to confirm the promises to the fathers. 9 And that the Gentiles might glorify God for [his] mercy, as it…