1 Corinthians 16:18
For they gave comfort to my spirit and to yours: for which cause give respect to such people.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
In Context
Cross References
Proverbs 25:13As the cold of snow in the time of grain-cutting, so is a true servant to those who send him; for he gives new life to the soul of his master.
Romans 15:32So that I may come to you in joy by the good pleasure of God, and have rest with you.
2 Corinthians 7:13So we have been comforted: and we had the greater joy in our comfort because of the joy of Titus, for his spirit had been made glad by you all.
Colossians 4:8And I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may have news of how we are, and so that he may give your hearts comfort;
1 Thessalonians 5:12But we make this request to you, my brothers: give attention to those who are working among you, who are over you in the Lord to keep order among you;
Philemon 1:20So brother, let me have joy of you in the Lord: give new life to my heart in Christ.
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 →