1 Corinthians 16:18
They have given rest, in fact, unto my spirit, and yours: hold in acknowledgment, therefore, such as these.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
In Context
Cross References
Proverbs 25:13As the cold of snow in the day of harvest, is a faithful messenger to them who send him,—when, the life of his masters, he restoreth.
Romans 15:32In order that, with joy coming unto you through God’s will, I may together with you find rest.
2 Corinthians 7:13For this cause, have we received encouragement. In addition to our encouragement, however, much more abundantly, have we rejoiced over the joy of Titus,—that his spirit hath received refreshment from you all,
Colossians 4:8Whom I have sent unto you, to this very end,—that ye may get to know the things which concern us, and he may encourage you hearts:
1 Thessalonians 5:12Now we request you, brethren,—to know them who are toiling among you, and presiding over you, in the Lord, and admonishing you;
Philemon 1:20Yea! brother, I, would, from thee, have help, in the Lord: give rest unto my tender affections in Christ.
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 →