161 And concerning the collection that 'is' for the saints, as I directed to the assemblies of Galatia, so also ye—do ye; 2 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; 3 and whenever I may come, whomsoever ye may approve, through letters, these I will send to carry your favour to Jerusalem; 4 and if it be meet for me also to go, with me they shall go.
5 And I will come unto you, when I pass through Macedonia—for Macedonia I do pass through— 6 and with you, it may be, I will abide, or even winter, that ye may send me forward whithersoever I go, 7 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; 8 and I will remain in Ephesus till the Pentecost, 9 for a door to me hath been opened—great and effectual—and withstanders 'are' many.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 16:1-9
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 16:1-9
(Read 1 Corinthians 16:1-9)
The good examples of other Christians and churches should rouse us. It is good to lay up in store for good uses. Those who are rich in this world, should be rich in good works, James 4:15. Adversaries and opposition do not break the spirits of faithful and successful ministers, but warm their zeal, and inspire them with fresh courage. A faithful minister is more discouraged by the hardness of his hearers' hearts, and the backslidings of professors, than by the enemies' attempts.