Apologetics Bible

1Corinthians 16:1

Greek

Περὶ δὲ τῆς λογείας τῆς εἰς τοὺς ἁγίους, ὥσπερ διέταξα ταῖς ἐκκλησίαις τῆς Γαλατίας, οὕτως καὶ ὑμεῖς ποιήσατε.

Peri de tes logeias tes eis toys agioys, osper dietaxa tais ekklesiais tes Galatias, oytos kai ymeis poiesate.

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

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

ASV: Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye.

YLT: And concerning the collection that is for the saints, as I directed to the assemblies of Galatia, so also ye--do ye;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 16:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 16:2

Greek

κατὰ μίαν ⸀σαββάτου ἕκαστος ὑμῶν παρʼ ἑαυτῷ τιθέτω θησαυρίζων ὅ τι ⸀ἐὰν εὐοδῶται, ἵνα μὴ ὅταν ἔλθω τότε λογεῖαι γίνωνται.

kata mian sabbatoy ekastos ymon par eayto titheto thesayrizon o ti ean eyodotai, ina me otan eltho tote logeiai ginontai.

KJV: Upon 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.

AKJV: On the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

ASV: Upon the first day of the week let each one of you lay by him in store, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.

YLT: on every first day of the week, let each one of you lay by him, treasuring up whatever he may have prospered, that when I may come then collections may not be made;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 16:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Upon 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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 16:3

Greek

ὅταν δὲ παραγένωμαι, οὓς ⸀ἐὰν δοκιμάσητε διʼ ἐπιστολῶν, τούτους πέμψω ἀπενεγκεῖν τὴν χάριν ὑμῶν εἰς Ἰερουσαλήμ·

otan de paragenomai, oys ean dokimasete di epistolon, toytoys pempso apenegkein ten charin ymon eis Ieroysalem·

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

AKJV: And when I come, whomsoever you shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality to Jerusalem.

ASV: And when I arrive, whomsoever ye shall approve, them will I send with letters to carry your bounty unto Jerusalem:

YLT: and whenever I may come, whomsoever ye may approve, through letters, these I will send to carry your favour to Jerusalem;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 16:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 16:4

Greek

ἐὰν δὲ ⸂ἄξιον ᾖ⸃ τοῦ κἀμὲ πορεύεσθαι, σὺν ἐμοὶ πορεύσονται.

ean de axion e toy kame poreyesthai, syn emoi poreysontai.

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

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

ASV: and if it be meet for me to go also, they shall go with me.

YLT: and if it be meet for me also to go, with me they shall go.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 16:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 16:5

Greek

Ἐλεύσομαι δὲ πρὸς ὑμᾶς ὅταν Μακεδονίαν διέλθω, Μακεδονίαν γὰρ διέρχομαι,

Eleysomai de pros ymas otan Makedonian dieltho, Makedonian gar dierchomai,

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

AKJV: Now I will come to you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.

ASV: But I will come unto you, when I shall have passed through Macedonia; for I pass through Macedonia;

YLT: And I will come unto you, when I pass through Macedonia--for Macedonia I do pass through--

Exposition: 1Corinthians 16:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 16:6

Greek

πρὸς ὑμᾶς δὲ τυχὸν ⸀παραμενῶ ἢ ⸀καὶ παραχειμάσω, ἵνα ὑμεῖς με προπέμψητε οὗ ἐὰν πορεύωμαι.

pros ymas de tychon parameno e kai paracheimaso, ina ymeis me propempsete oy ean poreyomai.

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

AKJV: And it may be that I will abide, yes, and winter with you, that you may bring me on my journey wherever I go.

ASV: but with you it may be that I shall abide, or even winter, that ye may set me forward on my journey whithersoever I go.

YLT: and with you, it may be, I will abide, or even winter, that ye may send me forward whithersoever I go,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 16:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 16:7

Greek

οὐ θέλω γὰρ ὑμᾶς ἄρτι ἐν παρόδῳ ἰδεῖν, ἐλπίζω ⸀γὰρ χρόνον τινὰ ἐπιμεῖναι πρὸς ὑμᾶς, ἐὰν ὁ κύριος ⸀ἐπιτρέψῃ.

oy thelo gar ymas arti en parodo idein, elpizo gar chronon tina epimeinai pros ymas, ean o kyrios epitrepse.

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

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

ASV: For I do not wish to see you now by the way; for I hope to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.

YLT: for I do not wish to see you now in the passing, but I hope to remain a certain time with you, if the Lord may permit;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 16:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 16:8

Greek

⸀ἐπιμενῶ δὲ ἐν Ἐφέσῳ ἕως τῆς πεντηκοστῆς·

epimeno de en Epheso eos tes pentekostes·

KJV: But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

AKJV: But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

ASV: But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost;

YLT: and I will remain in Ephesus till the Pentecost,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 16:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 16:9

Greek

θύρα γάρ μοι ἀνέῳγεν μεγάλη καὶ ἐνεργής, καὶ ἀντικείμενοι πολλοί.

thyra gar moi aneogen megale kai energes, kai antikeimenoi polloi.

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

AKJV: For a great door and effectual is opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

ASV: for a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

YLT: for a door to me hath been opened--great and effectual--and withstanders are many.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 16:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 16:10

Greek

Ἐὰν δὲ ἔλθῃ Τιμόθεος, βλέπετε ἵνα ἀφόβως γένηται πρὸς ὑμᾶς, τὸ γὰρ ἔργον κυρίου ἐργάζεται ὡς ⸀κἀγώ·

Ean de elthe Timotheos, blepete ina aphobos genetai pros ymas, to gar ergon kyrioy ergazetai os kago·

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

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

ASV: Now if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear; for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do:

YLT: And if Timotheus may come, see that he may become without fear with you, for the work of the Lord he doth work, even as I,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 16:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 16:11

Greek

μή τις οὖν αὐτὸν ἐξουθενήσῃ. προπέμψατε δὲ αὐτὸν ἐν εἰρήνῃ, ἵνα ἔλθῃ πρός ⸀με, ἐκδέχομαι γὰρ αὐτὸν μετὰ τῶν ἀδελφῶν.

me tis oyn ayton exoythenese. propempsate de ayton en eirene, ina elthe pros me, ekdechomai gar ayton meta ton adelphon.

KJV: Let 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.

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

ASV: let no man therefore despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come unto me: for I expect him with the brethren.

YLT: no one, then, may despise him; and send ye him forward in peace, that he may come to me, for I expect him with the brethren;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 16:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Let 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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 16:12

Greek

Περὶ δὲ Ἀπολλῶ τοῦ ἀδελφοῦ, πολλὰ παρεκάλεσα αὐτὸν ἵνα ἔλθῃ πρὸς ὑμᾶς μετὰ τῶν ἀδελφῶν· καὶ πάντως οὐκ ἦν θέλημα ἵνα νῦν ἔλθῃ, ἐλεύσεται δὲ ὅταν εὐκαιρήσῃ.

Peri de Apollo toy adelphoy, polla parekalesa ayton ina elthe pros ymas meta ton adelphon· kai pantos oyk en thelema ina nyn elthe, eleysetai de otan eykairese.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come to you with the brothers: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.

ASV: But as touching Apollos the brother, I besought him much to come unto you with the brethren: and it was not at all his will to come now; but he will come when he shall have opportunity.

YLT: and concerning Apollos our brother, much I did entreat him that he may come unto you with the brethren, and it was not at all his will that he may come now, and he will come when he may find convenient.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 16:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 16:13

Greek

Γρηγορεῖτε, στήκετε ἐν τῇ πίστει, ἀνδρίζεσθε, κραταιοῦσθε.

Gregoreite, stekete en te pistei, andrizesthe, krataioysthe.

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

AKJV: Watch you, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

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

YLT: Watch ye, stand in the faith; be men, be strong;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 16:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 16:14

Greek

πάντα ὑμῶν ἐν ἀγάπῃ γινέσθω.

panta ymon en agape ginestho.

KJV: Let all your things be done with charity.

AKJV: Let all your things be done with charity.

ASV: Let all that ye do be done in love.

YLT: let all your things be done in love.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 16:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Let all your things be done with charity.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 16:15

Greek

Παρακαλῶ δὲ ὑμᾶς, ἀδελφοί· οἴδατε τὴν οἰκίαν Στεφανᾶ, ὅτι ἐστὶν ἀπαρχὴ τῆς Ἀχαΐας καὶ εἰς διακονίαν τοῖς ἁγίοις ἔταξαν ἑαυτούς·

Parakalo de ymas, adelphoi· oidate ten oikian Stephana, oti estin aparche tes Achaias kai eis diakonian tois agiois etaxan eaytoys·

KJV: 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,)

AKJV: I beseech you, brothers, (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)

ASV: Now I beseech you, brethren (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to minister unto the saints),

YLT: And I entreat you, brethren, ye have known the household of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruit of Achaia, and to the ministration to the saints they did set themselves--

Exposition: 1Corinthians 16:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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,)'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 16:16

Greek

ἵνα καὶ ὑμεῖς ὑποτάσσησθε τοῖς τοιούτοις καὶ παντὶ τῷ συνεργοῦντι καὶ κοπιῶντι.

ina kai ymeis ypotassesthe tois toioytois kai panti to synergoynti kai kopionti.

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

AKJV: That you submit yourselves to such, and to every one that helps with us, and labors.

ASV: that ye also be in subjection unto such, and to every one that helpeth in the work and laboreth.

YLT: that ye also be subject to such, and to every one who is working with us and labouring;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 16:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 16:17

Greek

χαίρω δὲ ἐπὶ τῇ παρουσίᾳ Στεφανᾶ καὶ Φορτουνάτου καὶ Ἀχαϊκοῦ, ὅτι τὸ ⸀ὑμέτερον ὑστέρημα οὗτοι ἀνεπλήρωσαν,

chairo de epi te paroysia Stephana kai Phortoynatoy kai Achaikoy, oti to ymeteron ysterema oytoi aneplerosan,

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

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

ASV: And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they supplied.

YLT: and I rejoice over the presence of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because the lack of you did these fill up;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 16:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 16:18

Greek

ἀνέπαυσαν γὰρ τὸ ἐμὸν πνεῦμα καὶ τὸ ὑμῶν. ἐπιγινώσκετε οὖν τοὺς τοιούτους.

anepaysan gar to emon pneyma kai to ymon. epiginoskete oyn toys toioytoys.

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

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

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

YLT: for they did refresh my spirit and yours; acknowledge ye, therefore, those who are such.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 16:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 16:19

Greek

Ἀσπάζονται ὑμᾶς αἱ ἐκκλησίαι τῆς Ἀσίας. ⸀ἀσπάζεται ὑμᾶς ἐν κυρίῳ πολλὰ Ἀκύλας καὶ ⸀Πρίσκα σὺν τῇ κατʼ οἶκον αὐτῶν ἐκκλησίᾳ.

Aspazontai ymas ai ekklesiai tes Asias. aspazetai ymas en kyrio polla Akylas kai Priska syn te kat oikon ayton ekklesia.

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

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

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

YLT: Salute you do the assemblies of Asia; salute you much in the Lord do Aquilas and Priscilla, with the assembly in their house;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 16:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 16:20

Greek

ἀσπάζονται ὑμᾶς οἱ ἀδελφοὶ πάντες. ἀσπάσασθε ἀλλήλους ἐν φιλήματι ἁγίῳ.

aspazontai ymas oi adelphoi pantes. aspasasthe alleloys en philemati agio.

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

AKJV: All the brothers greet you. Greet you one another with an holy kiss.

ASV: All the brethren salute you. Salute one another with a holy kiss.

YLT: salute you do all the brethren; salute ye one another in an holy kiss.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 16:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 16:21

Greek

Ὁ ἀσπασμὸς τῇ ἐμῇ χειρὶ Παύλου.

O aspasmos te eme cheiri Payloy.

KJV: The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.

AKJV: The salutation of me Paul with my own hand.

ASV: The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.

YLT: The salutation of me Paul with my hand;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 16:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 16:22

Greek

εἴ τις οὐ φιλεῖ τὸν ⸀κύριον, ἤτω ἀνάθεμα. ⸂Μαράνα θά⸃.

ei tis oy philei ton kyrion, eto anathema. Marana tha.

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

AKJV: If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.

ASV: If any man loveth not the Lord, let him be anathema. Maranatha.

YLT: if any one doth not love the Lord Jesus Christ--let him be anathema! The Lord hath come!

Exposition: 1Corinthians 16:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maran-atha.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 16:23

Greek

ἡ χάρις τοῦ κυρίου ⸀Ἰησοῦ μεθʼ ὑμῶν.

e charis toy kyrioy Iesoy meth ymon.

KJV: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

AKJV: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

ASV: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

YLT: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ is with you;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 16:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 16:24

Greek

ἡ ἀγάπη μου μετὰ πάντων ὑμῶν ἐν Χριστῷ ⸀Ἰησοῦ.

e agape moy meta panton ymon en Christo Iesoy.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

ASV: My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

YLT: my love is with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 16:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.