1 Corinthians 16:15
And I beg you, brothers, you have known the household of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruit of Achaia, and they set themselves to the ministry to the holy ones—
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
In Context
14let all your things be done in love.
16that you also be subject to such, and to everyone who is working with [us] and laboring;
Cross References
Acts 9:36And in Joppa there was a certain female disciple, by name Tabitha (which interpreted, is called Dorcas); this woman was full of good works and kind acts that she was doing;
Romans 12:13to the necessities of the holy ones communicating; the hospitality pursuing.
Romans 15:31that I may be delivered from those not believing in Judea, and that my ministry, that [is] for Jerusalem, may become acceptable to the holy ones;
Romans 16:5and the assembly at their house; greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is first-fruit of Achaia to Christ.
1 Corinthians 16:17and I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because these filled up the lack of you;
2 Corinthians 9:1For indeed, concerning the ministry that [is] for the holy ones, 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 →