1 Corinthians 16:17

And I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for they have done what was needed to make your work complete.

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In The King James Version

I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.

In Context

16That you put yourselves under such, and under everyone who is helping the Lord's work.

18For they gave comfort to my spirit and to yours: for which cause give respect to such people.

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Cross References

Philippians 2:30Because for the work of Christ he was near to death, putting his life in danger to make your care for me complete.

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 →

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