1 Corinthians 16:15
But I entreat of you, my brethren, for the house of Stephano, because you know they are the first-fruits of Akaia, and have disposed themselves for the service of the saints,
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
In Context
14And let all your affairs be done in love.
16that you be submissive to such as they, and to every one who laboureth with us and helpeth.
Cross References
Acts 9:36BUT there was a certain disciple in Joppa the city, whose name was Tabitha. This was rich in good works and in alms which she had done.
Romans 12:13distributing to the necessity of the saints. Be kind to strangers.
Romans 15:31that I may be delivered from them who believe not in Jihud, and (that) the service which I bear to the saints may be well received,
Romans 16:5And give salutation to the church which is in their house. Ask the peace of Epenetos, my beloved, who was the first-fruits of Akaia in the Meshiha.
1 Corinthians 16:17But I am glad of the coming of Stephano, and of Fortunatos, and of Akaiakos, because your deficiency with me they have fulfilled.
2 Corinthians 9:1BUT concerning the administration of the saints, I do more (than enough) if I 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 →