1 Corinthians 16:15
But I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruits of Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the saints for service,)
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
14Let all things ye do be done in love.
16that *ye* should also be subject to such, and to every one joined in the work and labouring.
Cross References
Acts 9:36And in Joppa there was a certain female disciple, by name Tabitha, which being interpreted means Dorcas. She was full of good works and alms-deeds which she did.
Romans 12:13distributing to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.
Romans 15:31that I may be saved from those that do not believe in Judaea; and that my ministry which [I have] for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints;
Romans 16:5and the assembly at their house. Salute Epaenetus, my beloved, who is [the] first-fruits of Asia for Christ.
1 Corinthians 16:17But I rejoice in the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus; because *they* have supplied what was lacking on your part.
2 Corinthians 9:1For concerning the ministration which [is] for the saints, it is superfluous my writing 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 →