1 Corinthians 16 Study Notes
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16:17-18 Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus visited Paul and made up for the Corinthians’ absence (lit “these filled up your lack”). Noting their high character and gifts for ministry, Paul instructed the believers at Corinth to recognize them.
16:20 In the context of Paul’s letters (Rm 16:16; 2Co 13:12; 1Th 5:26) and the early church, the holy kiss was a sign of mutual fellowship within the family of believers.
16:21 Paul concluded the letter in his own handwriting, verifying its authenticity and authority (Gl 6:11; Col 4:18; 2Th 3:16-18; Phm 19). By custom Paul spoke his correspondence aloud to a secretary (an amanuensis) who recorded his words on parchment or papyri (Rm 16:22). The signed autographic conclusion probably included 1Co 16:21-24.
16:22 The call for judgment on those who were disloyal to the Lord was an uncommon way to end a letter. The Aramaic Marana tha can be variously translated. The imperative “Our Lord, come!” seems best.
16:23-24 The letter ends with Paul’s formulaic “grace greeting,” followed by a personal touch (My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus) that is unique to this letter.