1 Corinthians 16:15

I urge you, brethren, (you know that those of the house of Stephanas were the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to serving the saints,)

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

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,)

In Context

14Let all that you do be done in love.

16That you submit yourselves to such as these, and to everyone who helps in the work, and labours earnestly.

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Cross References

Acts 9:36Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which translated is Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and acts of charity.

Romans 12:13Contributing to the saints who are in need; practicing hospitality.

Romans 15:31That I may be delivered from those who do not believe in Judaea; and that my service for Jerusalem may be accepted by the saints;

Romans 16:5Also greet the church that is in their house. Greet my well-beloved Epaenetus, who was the first convert in Asia for Christ.

1 Corinthians 16:17I am glad that Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus have come: for that which was lacking from you they have supplied.

2 Corinthians 9:1Now regarding this ministry 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 →

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