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1 Corinthians 16
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Commentary on the First Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians, Chapter 16:
Imagine this chapter as the first century version of our diocesan email memos. Paul closes his letter to the Church in Corinth with specific messages to/from prominent individuals, updates on other missionaries, and travel instructions. He encourages the believers in Corinth to contribute financially to support other churches through a centralized collection (vs. 1-3). Verses 13-14 summarize nearly all of Paul’s advice throughout the letter -- “let all that you do be done in love.” Paul closes with the words of prayer that are still our plea today, Maranatha! (Lord Jesus, come!).
The First Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians, Chapter 16:
The Contribution for the Saints
1 Now concerning the contribution for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that contributions need not be made when I come. 3 And when I arrive, I will send those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem. 4 If it seems advisable that I should go also, they will accompany me.
Plans for Travel
5 I will visit you after passing through Macedonia, for I intend to pass through Macedonia, 6 and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may speed me on my journey, wherever I go. 7 For I do not want to see you now just in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. 8 But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost, 9 for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
10 When Timothy comes, see that you put him at ease among you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I am. 11 So let no one despise him. Speed him on his way in peace, that he may return to me; for I am expecting him with the brethren.
12 As for our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brethren, but it was not at all his will to come now. He will come when he has opportunity.
Final Message and Greeting
13 Be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. 14 Let all that you do be done in love.
15 Now, brethren, you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints; 16 I urge you to be subject to such men and to every fellow worker and laborer. 17 I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for your absence; 18 for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such men.
19 The churches of Asia send greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord. 20 All the brethren send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. 22 If any one has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come! 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
*Daily Lectio Divina Question:
St. Paul speaks of his travel and community building in the various Christian communities. What stands out to me in regards to the words he speaks of the communities?
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1 Corintios 16
16 1 En cuanto a la colecta en favor de
los santos, haced también vosotros
como mandé a las iglesias de Galacia.
2 El primer día de la semana, que
cada uno de vosotros ponga aparte lo
que le parezca bien y lo guarde, para
que no se tengan que hacer las colectas
cuando llegue yo. 3 Cuando llegue ahí,
enviaré con cartas a los que hayáis designado,
para llevar vuestro don a Jerusalén.
4 Y si es conveniente que yo también
vaya, irán conmigo.
5 Iré donde vosotros cuando pase
por Macedonia, porque voy a pasar
por Macedonia. 6 Quizá me detenga un
tiempo con vosotros, o incluso pase el
invierno, para que vosotros me ayudéis
a ponerme en camino hacia donde tenga
que ir. 7 Porque no quiero ahora veros
sólo de paso. Espero permanecer
con vosotros algún tiempo, si el Señor
lo permite. 8 Permaneceré en Éfeso hasta
Pentecostés, 9 pues se me ha abierto una
puerta amplia y prometedora, y los adversarios
son muchos. 10 Si llega Timoteo,
procurad que pueda estar con vosotros
sin temor, porque trabaja en la obra
del Señor como yo. 11 Que nadie, por
tanto, le menosprecie. Encaminadle en
paz, para que se reúna conmigo, pues le
espero con los hermanos. 12 A propósito
de nuestro hermano Apolo, mucho le
rogué que fuera donde vosotros con los
hermanos, pero no tiene ninguna inten-
ción de ir por ahora. Irá cuando tenga
oportunidad.
13 Vigilad, estad firmes en la fe, sed
fuertes, tened ánimo; 14 todas vuestras
obras hacedlas en la caridad. 15 Os hago
un ruego, hermanos: conocéis a la familia
de Estéfanas, que es el primer fruto
de Acaya y que se ha dedicado al servicio
de los santos: 16 que seáis deferentes
con ellos, y con todo el que coopera
y trabaja. 17 Me alegro por la llegada
de Estéfanas, de Fortunato y de Acaico,
porque han suplido vuestra ausencia,
18 y han tranquilizado mi espíritu y
el vuestro. Apreciad, por tanto, a personas
como ellos.
19 Os saludan las iglesias de Asia. Os
saludan en el Señor Aquila y Prisca, con
la iglesia de su casa. 20 Os saludan todos
los hermanos. Saludaos mutuamente
con el beso santo.
21 El saludo es de mi mano, Pablo. 22 Si
alguno no ama al Señor, que sea anatema.
¡Marana tha! 23 La gracia de Jesús, el
Señor, esté con vosotros. 24 Mi amor esté
con todos vosotros en Cristo Jesús.
Pregunta de Lectio Divina del día de hoy
San Pablo habla de sus viajes y construcción de comunidades en varias comunidades Cristianas. ¿Que destaca para mí en relación a las palabras que él habla acerca de las comunidades?
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