1 Corinthians 16:15
Now I beseech you, brethren (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to minister unto the saints),
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14Let all that ye do be done in love.
16that ye also be in subjection unto such, and to everyone that helpeth in the work and laboreth.
Cross References
Acts 9:36Now there was at Joppa 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; given to hospitality.
Romans 15:31that I may be delivered from them that are disobedient in Judea, and that my ministration which I have for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints;
Romans 16:5and salute the church that is in their house. Salute Epaenetus my beloved, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.
1 Corinthians 16:17And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they supplied.
2 Corinthians 9:1For as touching 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 →