Paul addresses on final issue about making collections to help needy saints. He then closes this epistle with words of encouragement.
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3. Helping Needy Saints At Jerusalem (16:1-4)
Caring for those in need
James 1:27
Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father
is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble,
and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.
1 Timothy 5:3-13
5. Helping Needy Saints At Jerusalem (16:1-4)
Handling money matters wisely
2 Corinthians 8:21
providing honorable things, not only in the sight of the
Lord, but also in the sight of men.
9. Words Of Exhortation (16:13-14)
Watch
to keep awake, be vigilant, be continually on
your guard, lest you be surprised by your
enemies.
10. Words Of Exhortation (16:13-14)
Stand fast in the faith
militarily, this includes keeping rank; do not be
disorderly or retreat; be determined to keep
your ranks unbroken; keep close together.
11. Words Of Exhortation (16:13-14)
Be brave
"act like a man". Militarily this means that when
you are attacked, do not flinch; maintain your
ground; resist; press forward; Strike deadly
blows; conquer.
12. Words Of Exhortation (16:13-14)
Be strong
Militarily this includes: Increase in strength.
Keep yourself fit. Learn how to conquer. Die in
the contest or win.