1 Corinthians 16:15
Nowe brethren, I beseeche you (ye knowe the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruites of Achaia, and that they haue giuen themselues to minister vnto the Saintes)
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
14Let all your things be done in loue.
16That ye be obedient euen vnto such, and to all that helpe with vs and labour.
Cross References
Acts 9:36There was also at Ioppa a certaine woman, a disciple named Tabitha (which by interpretation is called Dorcas) she was full of good workes and almes which she did.
Romans 12:13Distributing vnto the necessities of the Saintes: giuing your selues to hospitalitie.
Romans 15:31That I may be deliuered from them which are disobedient in Iudea, and that my seruice which I haue to doe at Hierusalem, may be accepted of the Saintes,
Romans 16:5Likewise greete the Church that is in their house. Salute my beloued Epenetus, which is the first fruites of Achaia in Christ.
1 Corinthians 16:17I am glad of the comming of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus: for they haue supplied the want of you.
2 Corinthians 9:1For as touching the ministring to the Saints, it is superfluous for me to write vnto 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 →