1 Corinthians 16:15
You know that Stephanas and his family were among the first converts in Achaia, and they dedicated themselves to helping God's people. I'm pleading with you, my brothers and sisters,
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14Whatever you do, do it in love.
16to respect their leadership, and everyone who helps the work with such dedication.
Cross References
Acts 9:36In Joppa lived a follower called Tabitha (Dorcas in Greek). She was always doing good and helping the poor.
Romans 12:13Share in providing for the needs of God's people, and welcome strangers with hospitality.
Romans 15:31Pray that I may be kept safe from the unbelievers in Judea. Pray that my work in Jerusalem will be welcomed by the believers there.
Romans 16:5Please also give my greetings to the church that meets in their home. Pass on my best wishes to my good friend Epaenetus, the first person to follow Christ in the province of Asia.
1 Corinthians 16:17I'm delighted that Stephanas, Fortunatas, and Achaicus have arrived here, for they did what you weren't able to.
2 Corinthians 9:1I really don't need to write to you about this offering for God's people.
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 →