A Different Tone (1 Corinthians 16:5-9) I am coming to visit
you after I have been to Macedonia, for I am planning to travel
through Macedonia. Perhaps I will stay awhile with you, possibly
all winter, and then you can send me on my way to my next
destination. This time I dont want to make just a short visit and
then go right on. I want to come and stay awhile, if the Lord will
let me. In the meantime, I will be staying here at Ephesus until
the Festival of Pentecost. There is a wide-open door for a great
work here, although many oppose me. Worth- while a great work many
oppose
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Because Many Oppose They need some adjustments Be on the alert,
stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 1 Cor. 16:13 But
they were: Dull (not alert)(not alert)Fumbling (not standing)(not
standing)Kids (not men)(not men)Weak (not strong)(not strong)
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Because Many Oppose They need some adjustments (v.16) Be on the
alert Gregoreo AriseArise Stir UpStir Up Stand WatchStand Watch
Keep your eyes open for spiritual danger (LB)Keep your eyes open
for spiritual danger (LB) Present Imperative Active Voice
Continually be on Guard!Continually be on Guard! 1 Peter 5:8 Be of
sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls
about like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8
Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil,
prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
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Because Many Oppose They need some adjustments (v.16) Be on the
alert Stand firm! Steike Dont Give Ground A Military Term
Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix
your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the
revelation of Jesus Christ..1 Peter 1:13
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Because Many Oppose They need some adjustments Be on the alert
Stand firm! Grow up! 1 Cor. 13:11 When I was a child, I used to
speak as a child, think as a child, reason as a child; when I
became a man, I did away with childish things. 1 Cor. 13:11 When I
was a child, I used to speak as a child, think as a child, reason
as a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish
things.
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Because Many Oppose They need some adjustments (v.16) Be on the
alert Stand firm! Grow up! Be strong! Ephes. 6:10 Finally, be
strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. Ephes. 6:10
Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His
might.
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Because Many Oppose They need some adjustments Be on the alert
Stand firm! Grow up! Be strong! Let all that you do be done in
love. 1 Corinthians 16:14
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Its a Great Work Proof Timothy Timothy 1 Corinthians 16:10-11
(NASB95) Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without
cause to be afraid, for he is doing the Lord's work, as I also am.
So let no one despise him. [Lit, "treat with contempt..."] But send
him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me; for I expect
him with the brethren. 1 Corinthians 16:10-11 (NASB95) Now if
Timothy comes, see that he is with you without cause to be afraid,
for he is doing the Lord's work, as I also am. So let no one
despise him. [Lit, "treat with contempt..."] But send him on his
way in peace, so that he may come to me; for I expect him with the
brethren. Little Timmy ? 1 Timothy 4:12 Don't let anyone look down
on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers
2 Timothy 1:7-8 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and
timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. So never be
ashamed to tell others about our Lord. And dont be ashamed of me,
either 1 Timothy 5:23 No longer drink water exclusively, but use a
little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent
ailments. Little Timmy ? 1 Timothy 4:12 Don't let anyone look down
on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers
2 Timothy 1:7-8 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and
timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. So never be
ashamed to tell others about our Lord. And dont be ashamed of me,
either 1 Timothy 5:23 No longer drink water exclusively, but use a
little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent
ailments. the young man had some physical and emotional problems (1
Tim. 5:23; 2 Tim. 1:4). He needed all the encouragement he could
get.
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Its a Great Work Proof Timothy: A really powerful dude Timothy:
A really powerful dude Converted during Pauls 1 st MJ Converted
during Pauls 1 st MJ Philippians 2:20-22 (NLT) I have no one else
like Timothy, who genuinely cares about your welfare. All the
others care only for themselves and not for what matters to Jesus
Christ. But you know how Timothy has proved himself. Like a son
with his father, he has served with me in preaching the Good News.
Philippians 2:20-22 (NLT) I have no one else like Timothy, who
genuinely cares about your welfare. All the others care only for
themselves and not for what matters to Jesus Christ. But you know
how Timothy has proved himself. Like a son with his father, he has
served with me in preaching the Good News. Sent on many crucial
missions by Paul: Acts 17:14-15; 18:5; 19:22; 20:4; Rom. 16:21; 1
Cor. 16:10; 2 Cor. 1:19; 1 Thess. 3:2,6 Sent on many crucial
missions by Paul: Acts 17:14-15; 18:5; 19:22; 20:4; Rom. 16:21; 1
Cor. 16:10; 2 Cor. 1:19; 1 Thess. 3:2,6 Timothy was so vital in
Paul's ministry, both names are listed as the authors of six of
Pauls letters (2 Cor. 1:1; Phil. 1:1; Col. 1:1; 1 Thess. 1:1; 2
Thess. 1:1; Philem. 1). Holman Bible Dictionary So let no one
despise him probably refers to a problem with the Corinthiansnot
Timothy! Treat him like the GIANT he is!
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Its a Great Work Proof Timothy: A really powerful dude Timothy:
A really powerful dude Converted during Pauls 1 st MJ Converted
during Pauls 1 st MJ Engaged in a most powerful work! Engaged in a
most powerful work! Give him some financial support, too! Give him
some financial support, too! He is doing the Lord's work, as I also
am. Send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me.
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Its a Great Work Proof Timothy: A really powerful dude Timothy:
A really powerful dude Apollos: a legendary figure Apollos: a
legendary figure Now about our brother ApollosI urged him to visit
you with the other believers, but he was not willing to go right
now. He will see you later when he has the opportunity.
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Its a Great Work Proof Timothy: A really powerful dude Timothy:
A really powerful dude Apollos: a legendary figure Apollos: a
legendary figure Stephanos: brought a household of goods!
Stephanos: brought a household of goods! 1 Corinthians 16:15 Now I
urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they
were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted
themselves for ministry to the saints), 1 Corinthians 16:15 Now I
urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they
were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted
themselves for ministry to the saints), 1 Corinthians 16:16 that
you also be in subjection to such men and to everyone who helps in
the work and labors 1 Corinthians 16:16 that you also be in
subjection to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and
labors Matthew 23:11 (NIV) The greatest among you will be your
servant.
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Its a Great Work Proof Timothy: A really powerful dude Timothy:
A really powerful dude Apollos: a legendary figure Apollos: a
legendary figure Stephanos: brought a household of goods!
Stephanos: brought a household of goods! Fortunatus and Achaicus:
refreshing! Fortunatus and Achaicus: refreshing! 1 Corinthians
16:17-18 (NASB95) I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas and
Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was
lacking on your part. For they have refreshed my spirit and yours.
Therefore acknowledge such men. 1 Corinthians 16:17-18 (NASB95) I
rejoice over the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus,
because they have supplied what was lacking on your part. For they
have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such
men.
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Its a Great Work Proof Timothy: A really powerful dude Timothy:
A really powerful dude Apollos: a legendary figure Apollos: a
legendary figure Stephanos: brought a household of goods!
Stephanos: brought a household of goods! Fortunatus and Achaicus:
refreshing! Fortunatus and Achaicus: refreshing! Tons of churches!
Tons of churches! 1 Corinthians 16:19-20 (NLT) The churches here in
the province of Asia send greetings in the Lord, as do Aquila and
Priscilla and all the others who gather in their home for church
meetings. All the brothers and sisters here send greetings to you 1
Corinthians 16:19-20 (NLT) The churches here in the province of
Asia send greetings in the Lord, as do Aquila and Priscilla and all
the others who gather in their home for church meetings. All the
brothers and sisters here send greetings to you
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Its a Great Work Proof Timothy: A really powerful dude Timothy:
A really powerful dude Apollos: a legendary figure Apollos: a
legendary figure Stephanos: brought a household of goods!
Stephanos: brought a household of goods! Fortunatus and Achaicus:
refreshing! Fortunatus and Achaicus: refreshing! Tons of churches!
Tons of churches! Aquila & Priscilla: home churches galore!
Aquila & Priscilla: home churches galore! 1 Corinthians
16:19-20 (NLT) Aquila and Priscilla and all the others who gather
in their home 1 Corinthians 16:19-20 (NLT) Aquila and Priscilla and
all the others who gather in their home Romans 16:3-5 (NASB95)
Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesusalso
greet the church that is in their house. Romans 16:3-5 (NASB95)
Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesusalso
greet the church that is in their house.
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Its a Great Work Proof Timothy: A really powerful dude Timothy:
A really powerful dude Apollos: a legendary figure Apollos: a
legendary figure Stephanos: brought a household of goods!
Stephanos: brought a household of goods! Fortunatus and Achaicus:
refreshing! Fortunatus and Achaicus: refreshing! Tons of churches!
Tons of churches! Aquila & Priscilla: home churches galore!
Aquila & Priscilla: home churches galore! Holy Kisses, too!
Holy Kisses, too! All the brethren greet you. Greet one another
with a holy kiss. 1 Corinthians 16:20
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Its a Great Work Proof Timothy: A really powerful dude Timothy:
A really powerful dude Apollos: a legendary figure Apollos: a
legendary figure Stephanos: brought a household of goods!
Stephanos: brought a household of goods! Fortunatus and Achaicus:
refreshing! Fortunatus and Achaicus: refreshing! Tons of churches!
Tons of churches! Aquila & Priscilla: home churches galore!
Aquila & Priscilla: home churches galore! Holy Kisses, too!
Holy Kisses, too! This was for real, too! This was for real, too!
The greeting is in my own handPaul. 1 Corinthians 16:21
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Its a Great Work Proof The epitome of this great work: The
epitome of this great work: 1 Corinthians 16:22-24 (NASB95) If
anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be accursed. Maranatha. The
grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. My love be with you all in
Christ Jesus. Amen. 1 Corinthians 16:22-24 (NASB95) If anyone does
not love the Lord, he is to be accursed. Maranatha. The grace of
the Lord Jesus be with you. My love be with you all in Christ
Jesus. Amen.
