1 Corinthians 16:15

I beseech you, brethren, (for ye know the family of Stephanas, that they are the first-fruits of Achaia, and

1770 John Worsley NT

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

14and let all your affairs be carried on in love.

16have set themselves to minister to the saints) that you also would be subservient to such, and to every one that worketh and laboureth with us.

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Cross References

Acts 9:36And there was at Joppa a certain female disciple named Tabitha, who by interpretation is called in Greek Dorcas: and she was full of good works and alms-deeds.

Romans 12:13communicating to the necessities of the saints, given to hospitality.

Romans 15:31that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea; and that this my service at Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints:

Romans 16:5and the church in their house. Salute my beloved Epenetus, who is the first-fruits of Achaia unto Christ.

1 Corinthians 16:17I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus: for what was wanting in you, they have made up.

2 Corinthians 9:1Now concerning the relief intended for 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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