16 That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.
16 to submit to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it.
16 be subject to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.
16 honor and look up to people like that: companions and workers who show us how to do it, giving us something to aspire to.
16 that you also submit to such, and to everyone who works and labors with us.
16 to submit to them and others like them who serve with such devotion.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 16:16
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 16:13-18
(Read 1 Corinthians 16:13-18)
A Christian is always in danger, therefore should ever be on the watch. He should be fixed in the faith of the gospel, and never desert or give it up. By this faith alone he will be able to keep his ground in an hour of temptation. Christians should be careful that charity not only reigns in their hearts, but shines in their lives. There is a great difference between Christian firmness and feverish warmth and transport. The apostle gave particular directions as to some who served the cause of Christ among them. Those who serve the saints, those who desire the honour of the churches, and to remove reproaches from them, are to be thought much of, and loved. They should willingly acknowledge the worth of such, and all who laboured with or helped the apostle.