OBJECTIVES IN STUDYING THIS CHAPTER
In this final chapter, Paul discusses one last subject before making his concluding remarks. It concerns the collection for the saints, for which Paul gives instructions as to the manner in which the funds are to be gathered and then sent to Jerusalem (1-4). He then writes briefly of his plans to see them and makes a few comments concerning Timothy and Apollos (5-12). His final exhortations, greetings and solemn warning are marked with a tone of love: the need to love one another, a warning to love the Lord, and a declaration of his love for them (13-24).
- To understand the basis and purpose underlying the collection taken on the first day of the week.
- To note the love accompanying the writing of this epistle which is filled with so much correction of error.
In this final chapter, Paul discusses one last subject before making his concluding remarks. It concerns the collection for the saints, for which Paul gives instructions as to the manner in which the funds are to be gathered and then sent to Jerusalem (1-4). He then writes briefly of his plans to see them and makes a few comments concerning Timothy and Apollos (5-12). His final exhortations, greetings and solemn warning are marked with a tone of love: the need to love one another, a warning to love the Lord, and a declaration of his love for them (13-24).
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MAIN POINTS
I. THE COLLECTION FOR THE SAINTS (1-4)
A. INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING TAKING UP THE COLLECTION (1-2)
B. INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING SENDING THE COLLECTION (3-4)
I. THE COLLECTION FOR THE SAINTS (1-4)
A. INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING TAKING UP THE COLLECTION (1-2)
- The same as those given the churches of Galatia (1)
- To be gathered each first day of the week, people giving as they have been prospered, to avoid last minute collections (2)
B. INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING SENDING THE COLLECTION (3-4)
- To be sent along with an approved representative of the church of Corinth (3)
- If deemed appropriate, Paul will join them in going to Jerusalem (4)
ADDITIONAL READINGS:
II. PERSONAL PLANS AND RELATED COMMENTS (5-12)
A. PAUL'S PLANS (5-9)
B. CONCERNING TIMOTHY (10-11)
C. CONCERNING APOLLOS (12)
A. PAUL'S PLANS (5-9)
- To see them after passing through Macedonia (5-7)
- To remain in Ephesus until Pentecost, for a door of opportunity has been opened for him (8-9)
B. CONCERNING TIMOTHY (10-11)
- Allow him to come without fear (10)
- Do not despise him, but send him to Paul in peace (11)
C. CONCERNING APOLLOS (12)
- Though urged by Paul, he chose not to go to Corinth at the present time (12a)
- But he will at a more convenient time (12b)
III. CONCLUDING EXHORTATIONS, GREETINGS, AND A SOLEMN FAREWELL (13-24)
A. FINAL EXHORTATIONS (13-18)
B. GREETINGS (19-21)
C. A SOLEMN FAREWELL (22-24)
A. FINAL EXHORTATIONS (13-18)
- Exhortation to steadfastness and love (13-14)
- Exhortation to submit to the household of Stephanus and others like them, who refresh the spirits of those who know them (15-18)
B. GREETINGS (19-21)
- From the churches of Asia, Aquila and Priscilla, and others (19-20a)
- Greet one another with a holy kiss (20b)
- Paul's own personal salutation in his own handwriting (21)
C. A SOLEMN FAREWELL (22-24)
- A grave warning about not loving the Lord Jesus , with a plea for His coming (22)
- A prayer for grace and an expression of love for those in Christ Jesus (23)
ADDITIONAL READING: ADDICTED TO THE MINISTRY OF THE SAINTS
