1 Corinthians 4:21

4:21 What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod of discipline ¹  or with love and a spirit of gentleness?

1 Corinthians 11:34

11:34 If anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, so that when you assemble it does not lead to judgment. I will give directions about other matters when I come.

1 Corinthians 16:2

16:2 On the first day of the week, each of you should set aside some income ²  and save ³  it to the extent that God has blessed you, ⁴  so that a collection will not have to be made ⁵  when I come.

1 Corinthians 14:6

14:6 Now, brothers and sisters, ⁶  if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I help you unless I speak to you with a revelation or with knowledge or prophecy or teaching?

¹ tn Grk “rod.” Context indicates that this rod will be used for disciplinary purposes.

² tn Grk “set aside, storing whatever he has been blessed with.”

³ tn Grk “set aside, storing.” The participle θησαυρίζων (qhsaurizwn) indicates the purpose or result of setting aside the extra income.

⁴ tn “To the extent that God has blessed you” translates an awkward expression, “whatever has been prospered [to you].” This verb has been translated as an active with “God” as subject, taking it as a divine passive.

⁵ tn Grk “so that collections will not be taking place.”

³ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:10.