1 Corinthians 16:15
And I beseech you, brethren, you know the house of Stephanas, and of Fortunatus, and of Achaicus, that they are the firstfruits of Achaia, and have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saints:
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
14Let all your things be done in charity.
16That you also be subject to such, and to every one that worketh with us, and laboureth.
Cross References
Acts 9:36And in Joppe there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
Romans 12:13Communicating to the necessities of the saints. Pursuing hospitality.
Romans 15:31That I may be delivered from the unbelievers that are in Judea, and that the oblation of my service may be acceptable in Jerusalem to the saints.
Romans 16:5And the church which is in their house. Salute Epenetus, my beloved: who is the firstfruits of Asia in Christ.
1 Corinthians 16:17And I rejoice in the presence of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because that which was wanting on your part, they have supplied.
2 Corinthians 9:1For concerning the ministry that is done towards the saints, it is superfluous for me to write unto 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 →