1 Corinthians 16:15
And I beg you, brothers: You know the house of Stephanus, and of Fortunatus, and of Achaicus, that they are the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saints.
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In Context
14Let all that is yours be immersed in charity.
Cross References
Acts 9:36Now in Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which in translation is called Dorcas. She was filled with the good works and almsgiving that she was accomplishing.
Romans 12:13in the difficulties of the saints, sharing; in hospitality, attentive.
Romans 15:31so that I may be freed from the unfaithful who are in Judea, and so that the oblation of my service may be acceptable to the saints in Jerusalem.
Romans 16:5and greet the church at their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is among the first-fruits of Asia in Christ.
1 Corinthians 16:17Now I rejoice in the presence of Stephanus and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because what was lacking in you, they have supplied.
2 Corinthians 9:1Now, concerning the ministry that is done toward the saints, it is not necessary for me to write to you.
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 →