1 Corinthians 16:15
And I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they devoted themselves to the service of the saints,)
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
14Let all your acts be done in love.
16that ye also submit yourselves to such, and to every one that works with us, and labors.
Cross References
Acts 9:36And there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which interpreted is called Dorcas. This woman was full of good works, and of alms, which she did.
Romans 12:13communicating to the necessities of the saints[12:13]; given to hospitality.
Romans 15:31that I may be delivered from the unbelieving in Judaea, and that my service which is for Jerusalem may prove acceptable to the saints;
Romans 16:5and salute the church that is in their house. Salute Epenetus, my beloved, who is the first-fruits of Asia unto Christ.
1 Corinthians 16:17I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus; for what was lacking on your part they supplied.
2 Corinthians 9:1FOR concerning the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous 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 →