1 Corinthians 16:15
And I exhort you, brethren,—ye know the family of Stephanas, that they are the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the service of the holy,—
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
14let all your doings be in love.
16that ye submit yourselves to such as they are, and to every one that worketh with us, and laboreth.
Cross References
Acts 9:36Now at Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which name being interpreted is the same as Dorcas, that is, Gazelle. This woman was full of good works and alms-deeds which she did.
Romans 12:13Relieve the wants of the holy; be given to hospitality.
Romans 15:31that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judaea, and that my service for Jerusalem may prove acceptable to the saints;
Romans 16:5salute also the church that is in their house. Salute Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first fruit gathered from Asia for 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 →