1 Corinthians 16:15
And I entreat you, brethren, ye have known the household of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruit of Achaia, and to the ministration to the saints they did set themselves —
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
14let all your things be done in love.
16that ye also be subject to such, and to every one who is working with [us] and labouring;
Cross References
Acts 9:36And in Joppa there was a certain female disciple, by name Tabitha, (which interpreted, is called Dorcas,) this woman was full of good works and kind acts that she was doing;
Romans 12:13to the necessities of the saints communicating; the hospitality pursuing.
Romans 15:31that I may be delivered from those not believing in Judea, and that my ministration, that [is] for Jerusalem, may become acceptable to the saints;
Romans 16:5and the assembly at their house; salute Epaenetus, my beloved, who is first-fruit of Achaia to Christ.
1 Corinthians 16:17and I rejoice over the presence of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because the lack of you did these fill up;
2 Corinthians 9:1For, indeed, concerning the ministration that [is] 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 →