SEV Biblia, Chapter 16:16
que vosotros os sujetis a los tales, y a todos los que ayudan y trabajan.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:16
Verse 16. That ye submit yourselves unto such] That ye have due regard to them, and consider them as especial instruments in the hand of God for countenancing and carrying on his great work. The submission here recommended does not imply obedience, but kind and courteous demeanour. Kypke vindicates this sense of the word from Eph. v. 21; 1 Pet. v. 5.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 16. That ye submit yourselves to such , etc.] To persons of such a character, and in such an office; if in ministering to poor saints, by assisting them, and by putting into their hands; and putting it in their power to discharge their work fully, in which they were so heartily concerned; and if in the work of the ministry of the word, by attending their ministrations, receiving the truths delivered by them with faith and love, so far as they appeared to be agreeably to the word of God; hearkening to their admonitions, counsels and advice, regarding their censures and reproofs by the authority of the church, and in their name, and by subjection to the laws of Christs house, as put in execution by them, (see Hebrews 13:17), and to everyone that helpeth with us ; in any form, whether by relieving the poor, or by preaching the Gospel: and laboureth ; in the Lords vineyard, in the word and doctrine, for the good of souls, and the glory of Christ: for such are worthy of double honour, and ought to be valued and esteemed for their works sake, and submitted to in everything that is according to the rules of the Gospel.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 13-18 - A Christian is always in danger, therefore should ever be on the watch He should be fixed in the faith of the gospel, and never desert or giv it up. By this faith alone he will be able to keep his ground in a hour of temptation. Christians should be careful that charity not onl reigns in their hearts, but shines in their lives. There is a grea difference between Christian firmness and feverish warmth an transport. The apostle gave particular directions as to some who serve the cause of Christ among them. Those who serve the saints, those wh desire the honour of the churches, and to remove reproaches from them are to be thought much of, and loved. They should willingly acknowledg the worth of such, and all who laboured with or helped the apostle.
Greek Textus Receptus
ινα 2443 CONJ και 2532 CONJ υμεις 5210 P-2NP υποτασσησθε 5293 5747 V-PPS-2P τοις 3588 T-DPM τοιουτοις 5108 D-DPM και 2532 CONJ παντι 3956 A-DSM τω 3588 T-DSM συνεργουντι 4903 5723 V-PAP-DSM και 2532 CONJ κοπιωντι 2872 5723 V-PAP-DSM
Robertson's NT Word Studies
16:16 {That ye also be in subjection unto such} (hina kai humeis hupotassesqe tois toioutois). this is the exhortation begun in verse #15. The family of Stephanas took the lead in good works. Do ye also follow such leaders. this is our great problem today, to find great leaders and many loyal followers. this would solve all church problems, great leadership and great following. Lend a hand.
