• 1 Corinthians 16:17
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 17 χαίρω I am rejoicing δὲ but ἐπὶ upon τῇ the παρουσίᾳ presence Στεφανᾶ of Stephanas καὶ and Φορτουνάτου of Fortunatus καὶ and ᾿Αχαϊκοῦ, of Achaicus, ὅτι because τὸ the ὑμέτερον YOUR ὑστέρημα coming behind οὗτοι these (ones) ἀνεπλήρωσαν, filled up,

  • 1 Corinthians Study Notes—Chapter 16
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 16:17

      the presence of: Here Paul uses the Greek word pa·rou·siʹa regarding three of his fellow workers who were with him. It is used in a similar sense five times elsewhere in the Christian Greek Scriptures. (2Co 7:6, 7; 10:10; Php 1:26; 2:12) This term is also used in connection with the invisible presence of Jesus Christ. (Mt 24:3; 1Co 15:23) The term pa·rou·siʹa, or “presence,” can refer to an invisible presence, as indicated by Jewish historian Josephus, writing in Greek, when he refers to God’s pa·rou·siʹa at Mount Sinai. God’s invisible presence was made evident by thunder and lightning. (Jewish Antiquities, III, 80 [v, 2]) Paul uses the related verb paʹrei·mi (“to be present”) when he speaks about being “present in spirit” but “absent in body.” (1Co 5:3) Although many translations render this term “arrival” or “coming,” the rendering “presence” is supported by the way Paul uses it at Php 2:12 to describe his “presence” in contrast with his “absence.”​—See study note on 1Co 15:23.