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This very practical chapter demonstrates how God knows the future. We have here a turn of events so dramatic and unlikely that no-one could have predicted it, but by the power of God, Elisha was able to make this proclamation and so convince those around him of his truth as a prophet. Here was an immediate fulfilment of the prophecy of the day before - the test of a prophet.
Peter [UK] Comment added in 2001 Reply to Peter
We cannot help but be struck by the way in which God dispersed the Syrians. He caused them to hear a noise which frightened them into fleeing. This was a direct way that God chose on this occasion but we note that it is not the norm. Usually there was some effort required of the people.
Peter [UK] Comment added in 2002 Reply to Peter
Continuing with our types in the account of Elisha, we read today of incredible plenty being available, first seen by the leprous men (was this Gehazi and his sons?) Does this show us that the gentiles and previous enemies will all work together, and live in peace, when the windows in heaven are opened? This is the promise of the Kingdom.
David Simpson [Worcester (UK)] Comment added in 2004 Reply to David
A possible Timeline:
Day 1: Evening Syrian army fled.
Day 1: Evening Lepers arrive at deserted Syrian camp. – no recognition of divine hand.
Day 1: Evening Lepers decide out of fear (not out of awe at God’s intervention) to tell Samaria (2 Kings 7:9)
Day 1 night till Day 2 early morning: King aroused out of sleep and considers issues. NOTE: no reflection on Elisha’s prophecy, no humbling that maybe God has intervened.
Day 2: morning: King’s servants suggest surveillance of the Syrian camp.
Day 2: Jehoram’s courtier trampled – God carries out His threats even when He shows mercy to others.
Bruce Bates [Forbes Australia] Comment added in 2023 Reply to Bruce
7:1 Tomorrow about this time a seah of fine flour shall be sold for a shekel
This prophecy depended on a sequence of natural events being supernaturally directed with precise timing. If any one of these events were not to have happened in the manner and timing that it did, the outcome, and hence the prophecy at v1, would not have been fulfilled.
Consider:
1. If the four lepers did not exist, or existed elsewhere from Samaria, there would be no reporting of the Syrian departure (v3)
2. If the lepers had not decided to visit the Syrian army camp, the Syrian departure would be unknown. (v4)
3. If the lepers had decided to visit the Syrian camp a day earlier, the Syrians would still be encamped and the lepers may have been dead. (v5)
4. If the lepers had have gone a week later, much of the booty from the camp would destroyed by wild animals and the domestic animals would likely be dead. (vv6,7)
4. If the lepers had not feared punishment, they would not have returned to Samaria to tell the news of the Syrian departure (v9)
5. If the gatekeepers had not taken the lepers news seriously, the servants of the king would not have been alerted to the news of the Syrian departure (v11)
6. If the servants of the king had not taken the gatekeepers news seriously, the king would not have been alerted of the Syrian departure (v11)
7. If one of the king's servants had not suggested an alternative to the king's incorrect interpretation of events, the surveillance of the Syrian camp might not have occurred (vv 12,13)
God works through natural events, towards a supernatural goal.
Bruce Bates [Forbes Australia] Comment added in 2023 Reply to Bruce
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1. Then Elisha <477> said <559>(8799), Hear <8085>(8798) ye the word <1697> of the LORD <3068>; Thus saith <559>(8804) the LORD <3068>, To morrow <4279> about this time <6256> shall a measure <5429> of fine flour <5560> be sold for a shekel <8255>, and two measures <5429> of barley <8184> for a shekel <8255>, in the gate <8179> of Samaria <8111>.
2. Then a lord <7991> on whose hand <3027> the king <4428> leaned <8172>(8737) answered <6030>(8799) the man <376> of God <430>, and said <559>(8799), Behold, if the LORD <3068> would make <6213>(8802) windows <699> in heaven <8064>, might this thing <1697> be? And he said <559>(8799), Behold, thou shalt see <7200>(8802) it with thine eyes <5869>, but shalt not eat <398>(8799) thereof.
3. And there were four <702> leprous <6879>(8794) men <582> at the entering in <6607> of the gate <8179>: and they said <559>(8799) one <376> to another <7453>, Why sit <3427>(8802) we here until we die <4191>(8804)?
4. If we say <559>(8804), We will enter <935>(8799) into the city <5892>, then the famine <7458> is in the city <5892>, and we shall die <4191>(8804) there: and if we sit still <3427>(8804) here, we die <4191>(8804) also. Now therefore come <3212>(8798), and let us fall <5307>(8799) unto the host <4264> of the Syrians <758>: if they save us alive <2421>(8762), we shall live <2421>(8799); and if they kill <4191>(8686) us, we shall but die <4191>(8804).
5. And they rose up <6965>(8799) in the twilight <5399>, to go <935>(8800) unto the camp <4264> of the Syrians <758>: and when they were come <935>(8799) to the uttermost part <7097> of the camp <4264> of Syria <758>, behold, there was no man <376> there.
6. For the Lord <136> had made the host <4264> of the Syrians <758> to hear <8085>(8689) a noise <6963> of chariots <7393>, and a noise <6963> of horses <5483>, even the noise <6963> of a great <1419> host <2428>: and they said <559>(8799) one <376> to another <251>, Lo, the king <4428> of Israel <3478> hath hired <7936>(8804) against us the kings <4428> of the Hittites <2850>, and the kings <4428> of the Egyptians <4714>, to come <935>(8800) upon us.
7. Wherefore they arose <6965>(8799) and fled <5127>(8799) in the twilight <5399>, and left <5800>(8799) their tents <168>, and their horses <5483>, and their asses <2543>, even the camp <4264> as it was, and fled <5127>(8799) for their life <5315>.
8. And when these lepers <6879>(8794) came <935>(8799) to the uttermost part <7097> of the camp <4264>, they went <935>(8799) into one <259> tent <168>, and did eat <398>(8799) and drink <8354>(8799), and carried <5375>(8799) thence silver <3701>, and gold <2091>, and raiment <899>, and went <3212>(8799) and hid <2934>(8686) it; and came again <7725>(8799), and entered <935>(8799) into another <312> tent <168>, and carried <5375>(8799) thence also, and went <3212>(8799) and hid <2934>(8686) it.
9. Then they said <559>(8799) one <376> to another <7453>, We do <6213>(8802) not well: this day <3117> is a day <3117> of good tidings <1309>, and we hold our peace <2814>(8688): if we tarry <2442>(8765) till the morning <1242> light <216>, some mischief <5771> will come <4672>(8804) upon us: now therefore come <3212>(8798), that we may go <935>(8799) and tell <5046>(8686) the king's <4428> household <1004>.
10. So they came <935>(8799) and called <7121>(8799) unto the porter <7778> of the city <5892>: and they told <5046>(8686) them, saying <559>(8800), We came <935>(8804) to the camp <4264> of the Syrians <758>, and, behold, there was no man <376> there, neither voice <6963> of man <120>, but horses <5483> tied <631>(8803), and asses <2543> tied <631>(8803), and the tents <168> as they were.
11. And he called <7121>(8799) the porters <7778>; and they told <5046>(8686) it to the king's <4428> house <1004> within <6441>.
12. And the king <4428> arose <6965>(8799) in the night <3915>, and said <559>(8799) unto his servants <5650>, I will now shew <5046>(8686) you what the Syrians <758> have done <6213>(8804) to us. They know <3045>(8804) that we be hungry <7457>; therefore are they gone out <3318>(8799) of the camp <4264> to hide <2247>(8736) themselves in the field <7704>, saying <559>(8800), When they come out <3318>(8799) of the city <5892>, we shall catch <8610>(8799) them alive <2416>, and get <935>(8799) into the city <5892>.
13. And one <259> of his servants <5650> answered <6030>(8799) and said <559>(8799), Let some take <3947>(8799), I pray thee, five <2568> of the horses <5483> that remain <7604>(8737), which are left <7604>(8738) in the city, (behold, they are as all the multitude <1995> of Israel <3478> that are left <7604>(8738) in it: behold, I say, they are even as all the multitude <1995> of the Israelites <3478> that are consumed <8552>(8804):) and let us send <7971>(8799) and see <7200>(8799).
14. They took <3947>(8799) therefore two <8147> chariot <7393> horses <5483>; and the king <4428> sent <7971>(8799) after <310> the host <4264> of the Syrians <758>, saying <559>(8800), Go <3212>(8798) and see <7200>(8798).
15. And they went <3212>(8799) after <310> them unto Jordan <3383>: and, lo, all the way <1870> was full <4392> of garments <899> and vessels <3627>, which the Syrians <758> had cast away <7993>(8689) in their haste <2648>(8800). And the messengers <4397> returned <7725>(8799), and told <5046>(8686) the king <4428>.
16. And the people <5971> went out <3318>(8799), and spoiled <962>(8799) the tents <4264> of the Syrians <758>. So a measure <5429> of fine flour <5560> was sold for a shekel <8255>, and two measures <5429> of barley <8184> for a shekel <8255>, according to the word <1697> of the LORD <3068>.
17. And the king <4428> appointed <6485>(8689) the lord <7991> on whose hand <3027> he leaned <8172>(8737) to have the charge of the gate <8179>: and the people <5971> trode <7429>(8799) upon him in the gate <8179>, and he died <4191>(8799), as the man <376> of God <430> had said <1696>(8765), who spake <1696>(8765) when the king <4428> came down <3381>(8800) to him.
18. And it came to pass as the man <376> of God <430> had spoken <1696>(8763) to the king <4428>, saying <559>(8800), Two measures <5429> of barley <8184> for a shekel <8255>, and a measure <5429> of fine flour <5560> for a shekel <8255>, shall be to morrow <4279> about this time <6256> in the gate <8179> of Samaria <8111>:
19. And that lord <7991> answered <6030>(8799) the man <376> of God <430>, and said <559>(8799), Now, behold, if the LORD <3068> should make <6213>(8802) windows <699> in heaven <8064>, might such a thing <1697> be? And he said <559>(8799), Behold, thou shalt see <7200>(8802) it with thine eyes <5869>, but shalt not eat <398>(8799) thereof.
20. And so it fell out unto him: for the people <5971> trode <7429>(8799) upon him in the gate <8179>, and he died <4191>(8799).
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HELP FOR DEPRESSION
It was the worst trouble anyone could be in when the city you live in and love is besieged by the enemy, when all of your friends and loved ones turn against you and the LORD your God, when you see them dying of diseases or starvation or you hear the army ravaging and killing on the streets and you hear the screams of the people you love as they are taken or die. No wonder Jeremiah said, "My soul is downcast within me." But in the midst of all his depression and weeping there was one thing that still picked him up. "Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness," he said.
No matter how bad things might get for us, for most of us they will never get as bad as they did for Jeremiah or Job. Yet both of these men could honestly say that they still had hope in the LORD. The LORD their God was the one who picked them up out of their depression and helped them through it. He will do it for us too. So no matter how bad things get, let us always put our hope in God whose faithfulness and compassions never fail, but are new every morning.
Robert Prins [Auckland - Pakuranga - (NZ)] Comment added in 2002 Reply to Robert
Jeremiah had been warning the men of Jerusalem and Judah for years about the coming destruction on the city. But they would not repent, and he suffered greatly for his message. He knew that Yahweh was just in bringing such punishment, but he still could not be restrained in sorrow or compassion for the events that took place.
We must not forget that Yahweh has feelings too (Psa 78:40). He must have also felt great sorrow. After all, Jerusalem was the city in which He chose to put His Name (1Kin 11:36). Even though the enemy must fall, it is not a matter for rejoicing (Prov 24:17). We should also take the same attitude. When the enemies of Yahweh fall, we should be glad (for His sake) but not gloat. Who are we to be self-righteous?
Michael Parry [Montreal (Can)] Comment added in 2005 Reply to Michael
2:17 Is it the case that God had not pitied Israel? Clearly he had not. After their repeated rebellions He had finally taken them into captivity. Jeremiah recognises exactly the situation God’s people were in.
Peter Forbes [Mountsorrel (UK)] Comment added in 2019 Reply to Peter
2:5 Of course God was not an “enemy” to Israel. He was sending them to Babylon for their own good. The rebellious, however, would have seen Yahweh as an enemy. Do we baulk at His chastening hand?
Peter Forbes [Mountsorrel (UK)] Comment added in 2023 Reply to Peter
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1. I am the man <1397> that hath seen <7200>(8804) affliction <6040> by the rod <7626> of his wrath <5678>.
2. He hath led <5090>(8804) me, and brought <3212>(8686) me into darkness <2822>, but not into light <216>.
3. Surely against me is he turned <7725>(8799); he turneth <2015>(8799) his hand <3027> against me all the day <3117>.
4. My flesh <1320> and my skin <5785> hath he made old <1086>(8765); he hath broken <7665>(8765) my bones <6106>.
5. He hath builded <1129>(8804) against me, and compassed <5362>(8686) me with gall <7219> and travail <8513>.
6. He hath set <3427>(8689) me in dark places <4285>, as they that be dead <4191>(8801) of old <5769>.
7. He hath hedged <1443>(8804) me about, that I cannot get out <3318>(8799): he hath made my chain <5178> heavy <3513>(8689).
8. Also when I cry <2199>(8799) and shout <7768>(8762), he shutteth out <5640>(8804) my prayer <8605>.
9. He hath inclosed <1443>(8804) my ways <1870> with hewn stone <1496>, he hath made my paths <5410> crooked <5753>(8765).
10. He was unto me as a bear <1677> lying in wait <693>(8802), and as a lion <738> in secret places <4565>.
11. He hath turned aside <5493>(8790) my ways <1870>, and pulled me in pieces <6582>(8762): he hath made <7760>(8804) me desolate <8074>(8802).
12. He hath bent <1869>(8804) his bow <7198>, and set <5324>(8686) me as a mark <4307> for the arrow <2671>.
13. He hath caused the arrows <1121> of his quiver <827> to enter <935>(8689) into my reins <3629>.
14. I was a derision <7814> to all my people <5971>; and their song <5058> all the day <3117>.
15. He hath filled <7646>(8689) me with bitterness <4844>, he hath made me drunken <7301>(8689) with wormwood <3939>.
16. He hath also broken <1638>(8686) my teeth <8127> with gravel stones <2687>, he hath covered <3728>(8689) me with ashes <665>.
17. And thou hast removed <2186> <0> my soul <5315> far off <2186>(8799) from peace <7965>: I forgat <5382>(8804) prosperity <2896>.
18. And I said <559>(8799), My strength <5331> and my hope <8431> is perished <6>(8804) from the LORD <3068>:
19. Remembering <2142>(8798) mine affliction <6040> and my misery <4788>, the wormwood <3939> and the gall <7219>.
20. My soul <5315> hath them still <2142>(8800) in remembrance <2142>(8799), and is humbled <7743>(8686) in me.
21. This I recall <7725>(8686) to my mind <3820>, therefore have I hope <3176>(8686).
22. It is of the LORD'S <3068> mercies <2617> that we are not consumed <8552>(8804), because his compassions <7356> fail <3615>(8804) not.
23. They are new <2319> every morning <1242>: great <7227> is thy faithfulness <530>.
24. The LORD <3068> is my portion <2506>, saith <559>(8804) my soul <5315>; therefore will I hope <3176>(8686) in him.
25. The LORD <3068> is good <2896> unto them that wait <6960>(8802) for him, to the soul <5315> that seeketh <1875>(8799) him.
26. It is good <2896> that a man should both hope <3175>(8675) <2342>(8799) and quietly wait <1748> for the salvation <8668> of the LORD <3068>.
27. It is good <2896> for a man <1397> that he bear <5375>(8799) the yoke <5923> in his youth <5271>.
28. He sitteth <3427>(8799) alone <910> and keepeth silence <1826>(8799), because he hath borne <5190>(8804) it upon him.
29. He putteth <5414>(8799) his mouth <6310> in the dust <6083>; if so be there may be <3426> hope <8615>.
30. He giveth <5414>(8799) his cheek <3895> to him that smiteth <5221>(8688) him: he is filled full <7646>(8799) with reproach <2781>.
31. For the Lord <136> will not cast off <2186>(8799) for ever <5769>:
32. But though he cause grief <3013>(8689), yet will he have compassion <7355>(8765) according to the multitude <7230> of his mercies <2617>.
33. For he doth not afflict <6031>(8765) willingly <3820> nor grieve <3013>(8762) the children <1121> of men <376>.
34. To crush <1792>(8763) under his feet <7272> all the prisoners <615> of the earth <776>,
35. To turn aside <5186>(8687) the right <4941> of a man <1397> before the face <6440> of the most High <5945>,
36. To subvert <5791>(8763) a man <120> in his cause <7379>, the Lord <136> approveth <7200>(8804) not.
37. Who is he that saith <559>(8804), and it cometh to pass, when the Lord <136> commandeth <6680>(8765) it not?
38. Out of the mouth <6310> of the most High <5945> proceedeth <3318>(8799) not evil <7451> and good <2896>?
39. Wherefore doth a living <2416> man <120> complain <596>(8691), a man <1397> for the punishment of his sins <2399>?
40. Let us search <2664>(8799) and try <2713>(8799) our ways <1870>, and turn again <7725>(8799) to the LORD <3068>.
41. Let us lift up <5375>(8799) our heart <3824> with our hands <3709> unto God <410> in the heavens <8064>.
42. We <5168> have transgressed <6586>(8804) and have rebelled <4784>(8804): thou hast not pardoned <5545>(8804).
43. Thou hast covered <5526>(8804) with anger <639>, and persecuted <7291>(8799) us: thou hast slain <2026>(8804), thou hast not pitied <2550>(8804).
44. Thou hast covered <5526>(8804) thyself with a cloud <6051>, that our prayer <8605> should not pass through <5674>(8800).
45. Thou hast made <7760>(8799) us as the offscouring <5501> and refuse <3973> in the midst <7130> of the people <5971>.
46. All our enemies <341>(8802) have opened <6475>(8804) their mouths <6310> against us.
47. Fear <6343> and a snare <6354> is come upon us, desolation <7612> and destruction <7667>.
48. Mine eye <5869> runneth down <3381>(8799) with rivers <6388> of water <4325> for the destruction <7667> of the daughter <1323> of my people <5971>.
49. Mine eye <5869> trickleth down <5064>(8738), and ceaseth <1820>(8799) not, without any intermission <2014>,
50. Till the LORD <3068> look down <8259>(8686), and behold <7200>(8799) from heaven <8064>.
51. Mine eye <5869> affecteth <5953>(8782) mine heart <5315> because of all the daughters <1323> of my city <5892>.
52. Mine enemies <341>(8802) chased <6679>(8804) me sore <6679>(8800), like a bird <6833>, without cause <2600>.
53. They have cut off <6789>(8804) my life <2416> in the dungeon <953>, and cast <3034>(8762) a stone <68> upon me.
54. Waters <4325> flowed over <6687>(8804) mine head <7218>; then I said <559>(8804), I am cut off <1504>(8738).
55. I called <7121>(8804) upon thy name <8034>, O LORD <3068>, out of the low <8482> dungeon <953>.
56. Thou hast heard <8085>(8804) my voice <6963>: hide <5956>(8686) not thine ear <241> at my breathing <7309>, at my cry <7775>.
57. Thou drewest near <7126>(8804) in the day <3117> that I called <7121>(8799) upon thee: thou saidst <559>(8804), Fear <3372>(8799) not.
58. O Lord <136>, thou hast pleaded <7378>(8804) the causes <7379> of my soul <5315>; thou hast redeemed <1350>(8804) my life <2416>.
59. O LORD <3068>, thou hast seen <7200>(8804) my wrong <5792>: judge <8199>(8798) thou my cause <4941>.
60. Thou hast seen <7200>(8804) all their vengeance <5360> and all their imaginations <4284> against me.
61. Thou hast heard <8085>(8804) their reproach <2781>, O LORD <3068>, and all their imaginations <4284> against me;
62. The lips <8193> of those that rose up <6965>(8801) against me, and their device <1902> against me all the day <3117>.
63. Behold <5027>(8685) their sitting down <3427>(8800), and their rising up <7012>; I am their musick <4485>.
64. Render <7725>(8686) unto them a recompence <1576>, O LORD <3068>, according to the work <4639> of their hands <3027>.
65. Give <5414>(8799) them sorrow <4044> of heart <3820>, thy curse <8381> unto them.
66. Persecute <7291>(8799) and destroy <8045>(8686) them in anger <639> from under the heavens <8064> of the LORD <3068>.
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I agree. There is no specific instruction about breaking bread weekly on the first day. Why?
The three points below were developed by Bro. Douglas Egles of our ecclesia during a conversation I had with him regarding the question posed above.
Consider:
1. Slaves of the Romans had the first day of the week off.
2. The synagogues were vacant on the first day for the Jews met on the Sabbath.
3. Christ rose on the first day and they were preaching the resurrection.
Bob Davis [] Comment added in 2003 Reply to Bob
Some make the claim that they follow first-century Christianity. However, many elements have changed over time, particularly in the western world. Gone are the extreme poverty and ostracism experienced in the first century. Many ecclesias own their meeting halls, while others might rent. Very few meet in homes.
These changes are not inherently evil, but there is a danger of becoming institutionalised, complacent, and removed from the biting reality that we should be demonstrably different from those around.
There are ecclesias, in some parts of the developing world, that are in war-zones. Danger, poverty, and the threat of starvation all exist there. Just like the poor brethren of Jerusalem, these brethren have to be cared for by those who have the means to do so.
Care should be taken not to be too comfortable, lest we be accused by the Lord like the Laodiceans (Rev 3:17). Look at the example of Israel (Deut 32:15). There should be no hesitation, as ecclesias or individuals, to lose it all for the sake of Christ (Matt 6:19,20; 19:23,24,29).
Michael Parry [Montreal (Can)] Comment added in 2005 Reply to Michael
16:8 It would appear that pentecost was treated as a special day. Similiarly in Acts 20:16 Paul was eager to get to Jerusalem by the day of Pentecost, possibly implying that this was a special day in the first century church. I wonder why it has become an issue in today's worship.
Alex Browning [Kitchener-Waterloo] Comment added in 2014 Reply to Alex
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1. Now <1161> concerning <4012> the collection <3048> for <1519> the saints <40>, as <5618> I have given order <1299>(5656) to the churches <1577> of Galatia <1053>, even <2532> so <3779> do <4160>(5657) ye <5210>.
2. Upon <2596> the first <3391> day of the week <4521> let <5087> <0> every one <1538> of you <5216> lay <5087>(5720) by <3844> him <1438> in store <2343>(5723), as <3748> <302> God hath prospered him <2137>(5747), that <3363> <0> there be <1096>(5741) no <3363> gatherings <3048> <5119> when <3752> I come <2064>(5632).
3. And <1161> when <3752> I come <3854>(5638), whomsoever <1437> ye shall approve <1381>(5661) by <1223> your letters <1992>, them <5128> will I send <3992>(5692) to bring <667>(5629) your <5216> liberality <5485> unto <1519> Jerusalem <2419>.
4. And <1161> if <1437> it be <5600>(5753) meet <514> that I go <4198>(5738) also <2504>, they shall go <4198>(5695) with <4862> me <1698>.
5. Now <1161> I will come <2064>(5695) unto <4314> you <5209>, when <3752> I shall pass through <1330>(5632) Macedonia <3109>: for <1063> I do pass through <1330>(5736) Macedonia <3109>.
6. And <1161> it may be <5177>(5631) that I will abide <3887>(5692), yea <2228>, and <2532> winter <3914>(5692) with <4314> you <5209>, that <2443> ye <5210> may bring <4311> <0> me <3165> on my journey <4311>(5661) whithersoever <3757> <1437> I go <4198>(5741).
7. For <1063> I will <2309>(5719) not <3756> see <1492>(5629) you <5209> now <737> by <1722> the way <3938>; but <1161> I trust <1679>(5719) to tarry <1961>(5658) a while <5100> <5550> with <4314> you <5209>, if <1437> the Lord <2962> permit <2010>(5725).
8. But <1161> I will tarry <1961>(5692) at <1722> Ephesus <2181> until <2193> Pentecost <4005>.
9. For <1063> a great <3173> door <2374> and <2532> effectual <1756> is opened <455>(5754) unto me <3427>, and <2532> there are many <4183> adversaries <480>(5740).
10. Now <1161> if <1437> Timotheus <5095> come <2064>(5632), see <991>(5720) that <2443> he may be <1096>(5638) with <4314> you <5209> without fear <870>: for <1063> he worketh <2038>(5736) the work <2041> of the Lord <2962>, as <5613> I <1473> also <2532> do.
11. Let <1848> <0> no <3361> man <5100> therefore <3767> despise <1848>(5661) him <846>: but <1161> conduct <4311> <0> him <846> forth <4311>(5657) in <1722> peace <1515>, that <2443> he may come <2064>(5632) unto <4314> me <3165>: for <1063> I look for <1551>(5736) him <846> with <3326> the brethren <80>.
12. As <1161> touching <4012> our brother <80> Apollos <625>, I <3870> <0> greatly <4183> desired <3870>(5656) him <846> to <2443> come <2064>(5632) unto <4314> you <5209> with <3326> the brethren <80>: but <2532> his will <2307> was <2258>(5713) not <3756> at all <3843> to <2443> come <2064>(5632) at this <3568> time; but <1161> he will come <2064>(5695) when <3752> he shall have convenient time <2119>(5661).
13. Watch ye <1127>(5720), stand fast <4739>(5720) in <1722> the faith <4102>, quit you like men <407>(5737), be strong <2901>(5744).
14. Let <1096> <0> all <3956> <0> your <5216> things <3956> be done <1096>(5737) with <1722> charity <26>.
15. <1161> I beseech <3870>(5719) you <5209>, brethren <80>, (ye know <1492>(5758) the house <3614> of Stephanas <4734>, that <3754> it is <2076>(5748) the firstfruits <536> of Achaia <882>, and <2532> that they have addicted <5021>(5656) themselves <1438> to <1519> the ministry <1248> of the saints <40>,)
16. <2532> That <2443> ye <5210> submit yourselves <5293>(5747) unto such <5108>, and <2532> to every one <3956> that helpeth <4903>(5723) with us, and <2532> laboureth <2872>(5723).
17. <1161> I am glad <5463>(5719) of <1909> the coming <3952> of Stephanas <4734> and <2532> Fortunatus <5415> and <2532> Achaicus <883>: for that <3754> which was lacking <5303> on your part <5216> they <3778> have supplied <378>(5656).
18. For <1063> they have refreshed <373>(5656) my <1699> spirit <4151> and <2532> yours <5216>: therefore <3767> acknowledge ye <1921>(5720) them that are such <5108>.
19. The churches <1577> of Asia <773> salute <782>(5736) you <5209>. Aquila <207> and <2532> Priscilla <4252> salute <782>(5736) you <5209> much <4183> in <1722> the Lord <2962>, with <4862> the church <1577> that is in <2596> their <846> house <3624>.
20. All <3956> the brethren <80> greet <782>(5736) you <5209>. Greet ye <782>(5663) one another <240> with <1722> an holy <40> kiss <5370>.
21. The salutation <783> of me Paul <3972> with mine own <1699> hand <5495>.
22. If any man <1536> love <5368>(5719) not <3756> the Lord <2962> Jesus <2424> Christ <5547>, let him be <2277>(5749) Anathema <331> Maranatha <3134>.
23. The grace <5485> of our Lord <2962> Jesus <2424> Christ <5547> be with <3326> you <5216>.
24. My <3450> love <26> be with <3326> you <5216> all <3956> in <1722> Christ <5547> Jesus <2424>. Amen <281>. The first <4413> epistle to <4314> the Corinthians <2881> was written <1125>(5648) from <575> Philippi <5375> by <1223> Stephanas <4734> and <2532> Fortunatus <5415> and <2532> Achaicus <883> and <2532> Timotheus <5095>.