1 Corinthians 16:15
Now I beseech you, brothers (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruit of Achaia, and that they committed themselves to service for the sanctified),
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14Let all things of you be done in love.
16that ye also be subject to such men, and to every man working together and laboring.
Cross References
Acts 9:36Now at Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which, being translated, is called Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charities that she did.
Romans 12:13sharing for the needs of the sanctified, pursuing love for strangers.
Romans 15:31So that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may become acceptable to the sanctified,
Romans 16:5Salute Epaenetus my beloved who is the first fruit of Achaia for Christ.
1 Corinthians 16:17And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because these men filled your lack.
2 Corinthians 9:1For indeed it is superfluous for me to write to you about the service for the sanctified.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 16:14-19
Particular Directions. ( a. d. 57.) 13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 14 Let all your things be done with charity. 15 I 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,) 16 That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth. 17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your… Read the whole commentary →