Neville Goddard on 1 Corinthians 16:1-16 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read 1 Corinthians 16 in context

Scripture Focus

1Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.

2Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

3And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.

4And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me.

5Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.

6And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.

7For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.

8But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

9For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

10Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.

11Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.

12As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.

13Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

14Let all your things be done with charity.

15I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)

16That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.

1 Corinthians 16:1-16

Biblical Context

Paul instructs a weekly, proportional gift for the saints, to be prepared in advance so there are no urgent collections when he arrives. He intends to send trusted messengers with the gift to Jerusalem and to travel with the community if possible.

Neville's Inner Vision

Notice that the collection is not a charity of coins but the arrangement of your inner wealth. The 'great door' opened unto me is the inner door you open by faith—opportunity follows your agreement with I AM. The adversaries are not armies at your gate but fears and doubts; stand firm in the faith, for faith makes your inner reality solid. Timotheus and Apollos are facets of your own being—discipline and teaching—sent ahead to your community; honor their timing, yet do not let fear stall your forward movement. Stephanas and the firstfruits of Achaia signify your early fruits of service; submit to such workers in your life and labor with them in love. Let all your actions be governed by charity, the living bridge between intention and manifestation. When you align your plan with inner conviction, a door is opened, and you walk through as the generous, creative power that you are.

Practice This Now

Imaginative act: On waking, assume the mind 'I AM prosperous' and lay by in your inner store as you would on the first day of the week; then imagine sending your liberality ahead to Jerusalem, feeling the peace of abundant supply.