1 Corinthians 16:15
Now I exhort you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints:)
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
14Let all your concerns be transacted in love.
16wherefore submit yourselves to such, and to every one that worketh with us and laboureth.
Cross References
Acts 9:36But there was at Joppa a woman, a disciple, named Tabitha, (which by interpretation is called Dorcas:) this woman was full of good works and of alms which she did.
Romans 12:13communicating to the wants of the saints; prompt to hospitality.
Romans 15:31that I may be delivered from those who do not believe in Judea; and that my service which regards Jerusalem may be kindly accepted by the saints;
Romans 16:5and the church which is in their house. Salute Epinetus my beloved, who is the first-fruits of Achaia unto Christ.
1 Corinthians 16:17I rejoice in the arrival of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus; because what was lacking from you, they have supplied.
2 Corinthians 9:1NOW concerning the contribution for the saints, it is superfluous for me to write unto 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 →