1 Corinthians 16:15
I beg you this, my brothers - you know the household of Stephanus, that they were the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they devoted themselves to the service of the saints -
Montgomery New Testament
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In Context
14Let all that you do be done in love.
16so I want you also to show deference to such, and to every fellow worker, and laborer.
Cross References
Acts 9:36Among the disciples at Joppa was a woman named Tabitha - which may be translated Dorcas or "Gazelle" - a woman whose life was full of good works and almsgiving, which she was doing continually.
Romans 12:13Be liberal to needy saints. Practise hospitality.
Romans 15:31that I may be delivered from the disobedient in Judea; that my mission to Jerusalem may be favorably received by the saints;
Romans 16:5but by all the churches among the Gentiles. Salute likewise the church that meets in their home. Salute Epaenetus, my dearly beloved, the first man in Roman Asia to believe in Christ.
1 Corinthians 16:17I am glad that Stephanus and Fortunatus and Achaicus have arrived, for they have made up for your absence.
2 Corinthians 9:1It is indeed unnecessary for me to write you in regard to the ministration to the saints at Jerusalem,
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 →