1 Corinthians 16

KJV · Capítulo 16/16

1Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.

2Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

3And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.

4And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me.

5Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.

6And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.

7For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.

8But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

9For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

10Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.

11Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.

12As 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.

13Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

14Let all your things be done with charity.

15I 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,)

16That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.

17I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.

18For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.

19The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

20All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.

21The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.

22If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maran-atha.

23The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

24My 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.

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Resumo

Paulo dá instruções práticas sobre uma coleta de dinheiro para ajudar os cristãos pobres de Jerusalém, fala de seus planos de viagem e recomenda vários companheiros de trabalho. A carta termina com saudações finais e uma bênção.

Explicação

Este capítulo final é mais administrativo, mas revela como Paulo cuidava tanto de questões teológicas profundas quanto de necessidades práticas concretas, como a arrecadação de recursos para os necessitados. A organização sugerida — separar semanalmente uma quantia proporcional aos ganhos — é um dos primeiros exemplos bíblicos de planejamento sistemático de generosidade. Paulo também expressa afeto genuíno por colaboradores como Timóteo e Apolo, e pede que a igreja os receba bem, mostrando um modelo de trabalho em equipe no ministério cristão. A expressão aramaica final, “maranata” (“Vem, Senhor”), reflete a esperança viva da volta de Cristo que sustentava a igreja primitiva. A aplicação prática de hoje inclui tanto a generosidade planejada quanto o cuidado em honrar e apoiar quem serve na obra de Deus.

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