1 Corinthians – Chapter 16

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1Now concerning the collections that are made for the saints: as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, so do ye also.

2On the first day of the week, let every one of you put apart with himself, laying up what it shall well please him: that when I come, the collections be not then to be made.

3And when I shall be with you, whomsoever you shall approve by letters, them will I send to carry your grace to Jerusalem.

4And if it be meet that I also go, they shall go with me.

5Now I will come to you, when I shall have passed through Macedonia. For I shall pass through Macedonia.

6And with you perhaps I shall abide, or even spend the winter: that you may bring me on my way whithersoever I shall go.

7For I will not see you now by the way: for I trust that I shall abide with you some time, if the Lord permit.

8But I will tarry at Ephesus, until Pentecost.

9For a great door and evident is opened unto me: and many adversaries.

10Now if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.

11Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct ye him on his way in peace, that he may come to me. For I look for him with the brethren.

12And touching our brother Apollo, I give you to understand that I much entreated him to come unto you with the brethren: and indeed it was not his will at all to come at this time. But he will come when he shall have leisure.

13Watch ye: stand fast in the faith: do manfully and be strengthened.

14Let all your things be done in charity.

15And I beseech you, brethren, you know the house of Stephanus, and of Fortunatus, and of Achaicus, that they are the firstfruits of Achaia, and have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saints:

16That you also be subject to such and to every one that worketh with us and laboureth.

17And I rejoice in the presence of Stephanus and Fortunatus and Achaicus: because that which was wanting on your part, they have supplied.

18For they have refreshed both my spirit and yours. Know them, therefore, that are such.

19The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house, with whom I also lodge.

20All the brethren salute you. Salute one another with a holy kiss.

21The salutation of me Paul, with my own hand.

22If any man love not our Lord Jesus Christ, let him be anathema, maranatha.

23The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

24My charity be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Reflection for Today

As you read 1 Corinthians Chapter 16, the Catholic Church invites you to encounter God's living Word through the lens of Sacred Tradition. The Catechism teaches that Scripture must be read "within the living Tradition of the whole Church" (CIC 113). The same Holy Spirit who inspired these words continues to guide the Church in understanding them today.

In Catholic theology, every passage of Scripture points ultimately to Christ and finds its fullest meaning in the Church's sacramental life. The Magisterium—the teaching authority of the Pope and bishops—guides the faithful in authentic interpretation. As you meditate on these verses, consider how the Church Fathers and saints have understood them.

Through lectio divina—the ancient Catholic practice of prayerful reading—allow these words to transform your mind and heart, drawing you deeper into communion with Christ and His Church. Ask the Holy Spirit to illuminate these verses and show you how they call you to deeper faith, hope, and love.

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