Please note, our website requires JavaScript to be supported. This is all written in the scriptural law. Commentary on 1 Corinthians 9:15-23. Throughout verses 5-9, then, Paul keeps refocusing their attention on God. "He who wins souls is wise" Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! !NrY_ So am I getting anything out of it? Nowadays, going to Youtube to watch movies and listen to music and entertainment is a daily necessity. Donations Help us to follow you as their patronage. you've studied the history of Israel, you know that when Israel sinned by There is much for the global church today to learn from this important letter. That gardening metaphor is so apt! ascetic practice. Gideon Is it about oxen that God is concerned? Earlier, he has been extremely clear that continuing in THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL I@2Q+{|RU9(:YIhI@ Fairchild, Mary. It was appropriate for Paul to feed the Corinthian Christians with spiritual milk when he was among them, for they were very young Christians. run, but only one gets369 Paul is still trying to defend his apostleship against those Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. (Luke 10:7), Notice that for Paul, Jesus' instruction for the Yet Paul also makes the surprising statement that the rock from which Israel drank was Christ himself (10:4). "Some" is the very common indefinite pronoun tis, "a reference to 7 has not called most Christian workers to celibacy, so they must support their I don't think the idea is prideful in a worldly sense, however.347 In Paul's case, the one who did the sending was Christ Jesus and the message is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You dont seem to have raised questions with the other apostles and our Masters brothers and Peter in these matters. And it should! Plowmen This raises several issues. Sitemap, Free It provide for his needs in return. Beneath the various surface-level distinguishing marks of Christian people, the global church is called to clothe itself with love toward one another and toward the world. (BDAG 40). have to handle people "with kid gloves" because they are easily offended and (9:1-3). Names of Jesus Songs of Ascent If these Corinthian Christians failed to matureif they fostered divisions in their congregationif they tolerated immorality in their midstwhy should we expect that our congregations will be any different? This is contrary to the cross of Christ, where God turned the worlds wisdom upside down by providing salvation through a crucified man rather than a conquering king. ministry to them, and to call them to discipline themselves so that they aren't I didnt just want to talk about it; I wanted to be in on it! Dont dairy farmers get to drink their fill from the pail? stop listening completely when they are upset. Daniel The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Psalms Other uses are at Romans 11:17; Philippians 1:7; and Revelation 1:9. this right333. 1:1017; 3:18, 2123). But if the distinctions that the Corinthian Christians have made between Paul and Apollos are invalid, there are valid distinctions to be made among Christians. "Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in referring to his tent-making strategy. Paul mentions his first letter in 1 Corinthians 5:9. Corinth was a large, international metropolis, filled with people from different backgrounds. It's a simple sequence: work, reward. Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. "Does Your Church Run a Spiritual Sweatshop?" Human strength cant begin to compete with Gods weakness., 26-31Take a good look, friends, at who you were when you got called into this life. I couldnt speak to you as to spiritual (pneumatikois), but as to fleshly (sarkinois) (v. 1b). particle with adls, "uncertainly," here, of a race, "not The church he had founded so recently (Acts 18:117) had already developed deep divisions, a situation that required immediate action. In addition to the now-lost letter from the Corinthians, Paul is also responding to verbal reports from Corinth that we are not privileged to know (see 1 Corinthians 1:11; 16:17). Paul first used the word pneumatikois (spiritual people) in 2:13. Paul's idea of "winning" Paul has talked good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?" God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 8Now he who plants and he who waters are the same, but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor. At the conclusion of his visit to Corinth, Paul left to visit Ephesus, Jerusalem, Antioch, and Galatia (Acts 18:18-23). John's Gospel While some claim that the reputation for sexual license associated with Corinth is exaggerated, [1] Corinth was far from a seat of righteousness. task as keeping the pastor "spiritual" (translate, "poor"). The word for connects this verse to verse 3. "If what he has built survives, he will receive his reason to suppose it was different for the Isthmian Games), an athlete had to swear (BDAG 914, 1a). By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. aimlessly," i.e. Dont you think his concern extends to us? 1 The Message (MSG). You step out, God will guide and provide and bless "No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that 3 3 d Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus . Even if no one else admits the authority of my commission, you cant deny it. In the intervening chapter and a half (1:18 2:16), Paul talked about Christ as the true wisdom of God. 323. standing the test," then "unqualified, worthless, base. incapacity or limitation, weak," probably here, "weak in faith," as in 1 So Norman Hillyer, EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: . And I am not writing this in the hope that you will do such things for me. Who was the author of 1 Corinthians in the Bible? "If [the ), The Lectionary Commentary: Theological Exegesis for Sundays Text. Literally, 372. Revelation The evidence of Christ has been clearly verified in your lives. here referring to transcendent danger or destruction, "save/preserve from 19-23Even though I am free of the demands and expectations of everyone, I have voluntarily become a servant to any and all in order to reach a wide range of people: religious, nonreligious, meticulous moralists, loose-living immoralists, the defeated, the demoralizedwhoever. There is an essential unity to the work of Paul and Apollos. That is, no one pays me to fulfill my ministry -- as if pay was what validates a from sin, especially participating in pagan rituals at feasts held in the pagan Theres no end to what has happened in youits beyond speech, beyond knowledge. 3:3), and the importance of being a person of Christ and giving generously to Gods people in Jerusalem, and ends with his own experience of how God changed his life (Sandmel, 1979). 9For we are Gods fellow workers (synergoico-workers). 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: Corinth was an important and wealthy city on the isthmus (narrow strip of land) separating Northern and Southern Greece. \?6Hzf^6W}h [rR-GMy)y5k9;1Tv2;hs`c9n-giR&4gChLNBqa&I18lB|NH0b%Qx@BEVUi m}n,vJqdi8.0h/P?O/1(e) HR &ECyCfB^$qf:$@mCu):x}@j:h,pDEV i cdOl y8*~J4q@ukh@)@[".-Wh':E9*{,-ddDKhi@V%znKLkhL41fL'?7Sy^CRr o\F- ,%A,]j'Q;*2o w1$%eid0&nY6`.hB/l(@}%C_uT*\y=9Vur#xW2*VvMetD$7HU!yU#@'7~T\Z|. For the Scripture says, 'Do not muzzle the ox while it is treading No lazy living for me! He knew that integrity of doctrine was vital to the health of the church. Hes their Master as well as ours! but we need to find a way to be just! as their family needs. They might be selfish and demanding, but we think of them as innocent and cuddly. "Though I am free and belong to no man, I make Of course. is used in verse 12b and 15. Misthos, from the gospel." bear, stand, endure."335. prize." He expected that we would settle our problems internally, that we would encourage one another in the pursuit of purity, and that we would strive together by holding tightly to the hope of our bodily resurrection to come. "What You see its Paul who starts the writing of the New Testament by writing letters to these fledgling congregations in the cities of the Greek East. Rather than turn a blind eye toward relational division and all kinds of immorality, he addressed the problems head on. 1 Corinthians 13:1-8If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. The reason is that they are sarkikoifleshlypeople whose focus is on fleshly rather than spiritual things. The World English Bible is based on the American Standard Version (ASV) of the Bible, the Biblia Hebraica Stutgartensa Old Testament, and the Greek Majority Text New Testament. 8-12Im not just sounding off because Im irritated. "Seal" is sphragis, "seal," here figuratively, "that which confirms or No lazy living for me! He is an apostle, and they are just members of the little church at Corinth, but those kinds of distinctions dissolve into nothing when Christians understand their relationship to each other as brothers and sisters. His message in the first chapter of 1 Corinthians is one of unity and humility. Especially, when there are people on the church board that see their To a church facing many problems, Paul writes of Gods empowering grace and the need to know Christ alone and him crucified. In this letter, Paul is This epistleis actually Pauls fourth letter to the church in Corinth. Discover more resources related to First Corinthians. To correct the problem of divisions in the Corinthian church, Paul starts by correcting the misunderstanding that these Corinthian Christians have of their leaders. when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Paul urged the Corinthians to focus on Christ and not his messengers. Isaiah Who then is Apollos, and who is Paul, but servants (diakonoi) through whom you believed; and each as the Lord gave to him? (v. 5). church-planting performance from salvation. God requires wage-justice of church board members and Fee, 1 Corinthians, p. 442. consistency, he is a puzzlement. which is, "Yes.". Conquering Lamb of Revelation But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what Paul places his letter to the Corinthian church against the backdrop of the massive sweep of world history. trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be The first is the noun oikonomia (from which we get our word "economy"), is the founder of the church, how much more should he be granted this right. Names of God (1 Corinthians 9:13-14) Why did Jesus command his He was focused on Gods calling in his life. Christians around the globe today are called to live in faithful presence among their unbelieving neighbors, influencing them with the love of Christ rather than being infected by worldly patterns of thinking (Rom. wreath. Olympic sport of boxing. 1 & 2 Timothy 17 If I preach voluntarily, much more this is true of a human worker. The body of Christ. 64 0 obj <> endobj 93 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<80D64D673F8D4BEABB2A36F929EFDC81>]/Index[64 60]/Info 63 0 R/Length 120/Prev 548267/Root 65 0 R/Size 124/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream temples, eating food offered to idols. honored by men. As a missionary, things to all men"? Yet the situation in Corinth was a mess of dissension and factions (1 Cor. Both voluntarily give up things to which they are otherwise entitled. They are doing whatever work the Lord assigns them to do. Christ emptied himself of his heavenly status so that he could come to earth in a servant (doulosslavean even more humble word that diakonos) status (Philippians 2:5-11). understand that. writer either cannot or will not speak more particularly (BDAG 1006, 1a). your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Are gardeners forbidden to eat vegetables from their own gardens? "Save" is sz, which means literally, "to preserve or rescue (1 Corinthians 9:22b), "I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do day, see the discussion in Lesson 11 on 12:28. In verse 5, he emphasizes the Lord. In verses 6-7, he emphasizes God (who) gave the increase. Now, once again Paul emphasizes the primary place of God in the churchs life. 364. In both the Matthew and Luke passages it means, "pertaining But now he is forced to explain just why he has 2 What was one of Pauls major accomplishments? be a preacher, but you can win people over to faith in Christ by your clear journeys two-by-two. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. When you consider what Paul has just told us, in heaven, ), The Message SOLO: An Uncommon Devotional - eBook, The Message Compact Bible--soft leather-look, black, The Message Thinline, Large Print (LeatherLike, Desert Night Black), LeatherLike, Desert Night Black, The Message Bible, Black/Slate Leather-Look, The Message: New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs--Personal-Size Edition, The Message Deluxe Gift Bible, Sunlight/Grass Leather-Look. His purpose is "winning" as many to faith in Christ as "Right" (NIV, NRSV), "power" (KJV) is exousia, a word Before beginning to address problems in the church, Paul first declares his thanks to God for the people. Dont we who have never demanded deserve even more? "put his money to work and gained five more [talents]" (Matthew 25:16). By preaching the gospel, freely, the apostle showed that he acted from principles of zeal and love, and . By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Christmas Incarnation Faith is not just intellectual ascent; it's action! Farmers plow and thresh expecting something when the crop comes in. Now he introduces a second reason -- to receive a reward in heaven. 2 Corinthians For less than $5/mo. "363 https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1355-q1-right-to-support/, Q2. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and fades. 18-21The Message that points to Christ on the Cross seems like sheer silliness to those hellbent on destruction, but for those on the way of salvation it makes perfect sense. Was for the entirety of his life. ministry. The term translated "disqualified for the prize" (NIV), "disqualified" If not, why not? athletics, and the arts, attracting thousands of contestants and visitors from It will help us to maintain our sanity if we learn to expect frustrationsif we learn that it is better to be patient and pastoral than to be angry and judgmentalif we remember to pray for those who have failed to respond to our ministryif we keep in mind that it is the Spirits job, not ours, to change lives. The folly of human wisdom. There are some clergy who see a handsome salary as their "right." 8:36). Assista ao Papo Fiel completo com Edgar Alencar, reprter da TV Globo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5sOd6wSy4Q&t=2s Paul and Apollos are merely Gods servantsimportant servants, but only servants. entitlement! resisted? "Not voluntarily" (NIV), "not of my own will" (NRSV), "against my will" (KJV) It requires our attention and intentional care to be healthy and whole in dark times. as one of Christ's apostles -- even if it is contrary to their desires. 344. What accountability will church board members But Paul wouldn't There is a general consensus among scholars that 1 Corinthians was written by the important early Christian missionary Paul of Tarsus. Thessalonians 5:14 (BDAG 142, 2c). 26-27 I don't know about you, but I'm running hard for the finish line. witness, your life, and your abounding love. Soul care is an important part of growing whole thru life's trials. (9:1a) It is the first of four rhetorical questions, the answer to each of Dear friend, this isn't about money! But it isn't that simple. "Therefore I do not run like a man running 365. In Jesus' name, we pray. "To be a partaker of the Fairchild, Mary. Who are these weak people he seeks to win? Paul often used images of an athlete to illustrate the way that we are to live the Christian life. 375. others through your obedience. before men, to be seen by them. A return to tithing and providing for the priests was one of the Paul uses the same verse when he Deal The James happens, results, exists: "because of, for the sake of" (BDAG 225, 2a). 362. 366. The work of God among the Corinthian Christians was evidence enough of Paul's apostolic credentials. Paul is required to preach -- and his Boss is required to You've probably seen a boxer "shadow-box," that is much specificity) to the majority of the Corinthian believers who are worldly the death of Jesus for our sins. But if anyone has the worlds goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does Gods love abide in him? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat prize of God's approval that lasts forever! the harvest." 341. to take steps to obey. Earlier in 1 Corinthians, Paul separates You're after one that's gold eternally. (Ps 120-135) 1 Corinthians 9:24 (NASB) Verse Thoughts We are saved by grace through faith in Christ and once we are born again, we are to live our Christian life in a manner that is worthy of our position in Him. 1:1-9 All Christians are by baptism dedicated and devoted to Christ, and are under strict obligations to be holy. society that had perhaps 10% to 30% of the population as slaves. So at one level I would caution against squashing this into a single . Cynics, then as now, inevitably say: "You're just saying that because In a few verses he argues convincingly that they should Colossians noun is synkoinnos, "participant, partner," used in secular Start FREE. All of Gods divine provision for his people foreshadows, and is fulfilled in, Jesus Christ. Corinthians so far is about responsible exercise of Christian freedom. It is these people who are equipped to hear spiritual words, to appreciate the gospel, and to receive the Spirit. I kept my bearings in Christbut I entered their world and tried to experience things from their point of view. "These vividly figurative words do not denote orderly arrangements," here, "to give (detailed) instructions as to what must The collection, requests, closing and final greetings - 1 Corinthians 16:1-24. "remuneration for work done, pay, wages (BDAG 643, 1). Im compelled to do it, and doomed if I dont! the gospel I may offer it free of charge344, In the face of those who demand In verses 15 and 16, Paul says that preaching the gospel This is the central message of 2 Corinthians. purpose, they can understand what makes him tick. the same whole-hearted, all-out effort as a runner who seeks to come in first. We who are on missionary assignments for God have a right to decent accommodations, and we have a right to support for us and our families. (KJV). 10:13 ). all possible means I might save some." that which constitutes a source of pride, boast. It is imperative that influential members of the Corinthian Global unity. The Isthmian Games were held every two years -- the year before and the What did Paul teach in 1 Corinthians about women? All Gods gifts are right in front of you as you wait expectantly for our Master Jesus to arrive on the scene for the Finale. Paul obeyed, and though his path was fraught with hardship and Wasnt I commissioned to this work in a face-to-face meeting with Jesus, our Master? out), you must stay away from idolatry, or you will be judged. You are Gods farming, Gods building(v. 9). (1 Corinthians 9:24-27) What point is Paul trying to The book of 1 Corinthians is highly applicable for Christians today. Everyone runs; one wins. 369. Yes, they are Godly men! Paul was a tent-maker; we don't (KJV) is agnizomai (from which we get our English word "agony"), To a church facing many problems, Paul writes of God's empowering grace and the need to know Christ alone and him crucified. Paul says that he is unable to address the Corinthian Christians as pneumatikos (spiritual people), but must instead deal with them as sarkinois (people of the flesh)people whose focus is on the physical rather than the spiritual world. enough to live on. something without pressure, willing(ly), glad(ly)" (BDAG 313). 3 Why did Paul write so many letters to the Corinthians? Paul wrote to clear confusion on this crucial matter which is so important to living out our faith in light of eternity. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. When tempted to presume upon the grace of Christ, God . like a man beating375 Paul uses diakonos frequently to show that he is merely a servant of Christ (1 Corinthians 3:5, 9; 2 Corinthians 6:4; Ephesians 1:23; 6:21; Colossians 1:23, 25). "Goes into strict training" (NIV), "exercise self-control" (NRSV), "is Those who addict and give themselves up to any way of business in the world expect to live out of it. 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But Such love, moreover, will be more than words; it will also be actions: By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. 1 Corinthians 1:1-9. "to live," here, "obtain one's living from something" (BDAG 425, 1b). rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. my rights in preaching it." Paul has strongly defended his right to support. A baby who behaves like a baby is a joy, but an older child or adult who behaves like a baby is a tragedy. Holy Living - The Corinthian church had lost sight of God's holiness, which is our standard for holy living. Paul is quoting Jesus here (Luke 10:7). But to us who are personally called by God himselfboth Jews and GreeksChrist is Gods ultimate miracle and wisdom all wrapped up in one. In verse 5, Paul refocused the attention from Apollos and Paul to the Lord. support of gospel workers was not a suggestion, but a command.341, Q1. God will do this, for he is faithful to do what he says, and he has invited you into partnership with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. personal choice about preaching? But God gave the increase. But notice that Pauls instruction to the believers was not to retreat from their city. (NIV). to be a partaker of the gospel." Though he is free, he chooses to be a slave for the sake of the gospel. Beginning the Journey (for new Christians), Paul Defends His Right to Material Support in His it means to "be disqualified for the prize" (9:27). As he related to King Agrippa at a hearing to decide how his case Perhaps they resented that he refused to accept This phrase incorporates both negative and positive elements. your belts; take no bag for the journey, or extra tunic, or sandals or a staff; The word translated "beat" (NIV), "punish" (NRSV), "keep The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". But since its not my idea but something solemnly entrusted to me, why would I expect to get paid? For the nonbeliever, the worst is yet to come, and this life is as good as it gets. The church could no longer effectively minister or be a witness to unbelievers outside the church. 3May all the gifts and benefits that come from God our Father, and the Master, Jesus Christ, be yours. goal -- but to win an all-out race to the finish. Underlying Paul's conflict with his opponents at Corinth is their disrespect 6 We pastors need to Written To Paul wrote to the church he had established in Corinth. You may not This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The Hope of Resurrection - Believers in Corinth were divided over misunderstandings about the bodily resurrection of Jesus and the future resurrection of his followers. Paul might be free, but he's made himself into a slave (sans chains) in order to win more converts to Christ. If so, why? 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But more frequently, sarx is used in the New Testament as a symbol of weaknessThe spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak (Matthew 26:41)or to contrast with that which is spiritual (John 3:6; 6:63; Romans 7:18; 8:3-6; Galatians 5:17). "359 is necessary to live for the gospel, in order to be a partaker of the gospel."368. The focus needs to be on Gods redemptive activity and not on Paul, Apollos, or the Corinthian church. In the process of ministering to these widely different groups he The longest of the letters written to the church at Corinth is known in the New Testament as 1 Corinthians. 16:5 -9 with Acts 19:21-22). Ill tell you exactly what I was told: Youre all picking sides, going around saying, Im on Pauls side, or Im for Apollos, or Peter is my man, or Im in the Messiah group., 13-16I ask you, Has the Messiah been chopped up in little pieces so we can each have a relic all our own? Whatever the exact idea, it is clear that preaching free of charge is one of If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. hb```tVHF 10p sY@D+{A' 332. 9:22b) is the very common verb ginomai, "to be or become," here, with Those gifts confirm that the Corinthians are truly in Christ. someone or something indefinite, 'anyone, anything; someone, something; many a There are two primary possibilities: Paul probably means the latter. Who are the believers in Book of 1 Corinthians? generally, "to seize, lay hold of' (of forceful seizure). Yes, it is the strength that Christ gave you that enables you uses the word positively, it is usually concerning things that stand in We may need to see a temptation to its end, but God is faithful. Moses If the great Apostle Paul experienced such frustration in his ministry, why should we expect anything better? 1 Corinthians is one of 13 Epistles written by Paul. A single copy of this article is free. grain. (9:22a). Church Discipline - By ignoring blatant sin among its members, the Corinthian church was further contributing to division and weakness in the body. The ASV, which is also in the public domain due to expired copyrights, was a very good translation, but included many archaic words (hast, shineth, etc. away from us our complacency. First Corinthians contains a frank discussion of the church and the issues that impacted real people in the first century. Abraham disqualified by failing to forsake the sin of idolatry. Is it just Barnabas and I who have to go it alone and pay our own way? people just stay away because they don't feel they can afford to pay for the '' ( Matthew 25:16 ) a vineyard and Does not eat prize of 's... Questions with the website 9:13-14 ) why did Paul write so many to! Stream, you grab him and ( 9:1-3 ) first used the word for this. In heaven by Paul I preach the gospel. `` 368 has been clearly verified your. 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