1 Corinthians 16:15
But I exhort you, brethren; (know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruit of Achaia, and they have set themselves to minister unto the saints),
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
14Let all your affairs be in divine love.
Cross References
Acts 9:36But there was a certain disciple in Joppa, by name Tabitha, who being interpreted is called Dorcas: and she was full of good works and alms which she was doing.
Romans 12:13communicating to necessities of the saints; pursuing hospitality.
Romans 15:31in order that I may be delivered from those in Judea who do not believe, and my ministry may be acceptable to the saints in Jerusalem;
Romans 16:5and the church in their house. Salute Epaenetus my beloved, who is the first fruit of Asia unto Christ.
1 Corinthians 16:17But I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: because they have supplied your deficiency:
2 Corinthians 9:1For indeed concerning the ministry which is 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 →