American Standard Version
1 Corinthians 16:18
18For they refreshed my spirit and yours: acknowledge ye therefore them that are such.
1 Corinthians 16:18 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
- New International Version (NIV)For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.
- English Standard Version (ESV)for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such people.
- New King James Version (NKJV)For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.
Context of 1 Corinthians 16:18
16that ye also be in subjection unto such, and to every one that helpeth in the work and laboreth. 17And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they supplied. For they refreshed my spirit and yours: acknowledge ye therefore them that are such. 19The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Prisca salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. 20All the brethren salute you. Salute one another with a holy kiss.
Read all of 1 Corinthians 161 Corinthians 16:18 word by word
ἀνέπαυσαν γὰρ τὸ ἐμὸν πνεῦμα καὶ τὸ ὑμῶν. ἐπιγινώσκετε οὖν τοὺς τοιούτους.¶Read the interlinear
Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 16:18
- Proverbs 25:13As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, So isa faithful messenger to them that send him; For he refresheth the soul of his masters.
- Romans 15:32that I may come unto you in joy through the will of God, and together with you find rest.
- 2 Corinthians 7:6Nevertheless he that comforteth the lowly, even God, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
- Philippians 2:28I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
- Colossians 4:8whom I have sent unto you for this very purpose, that ye may know our state, and that he may comfort your hearts;
- 1 Thessalonians 3:6But when Timothy came even now unto us from you, and brought us glad tidings of your faith and love, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, longing to see us, even as we also to see you;
- 3 John 1:4Greater joy have I none than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
- Philippians 2:29Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy; and hold such in honor:
- Hebrews 13:7Remember them that had the rule over you, men that spake unto you the word of God; and considering the issue of their life, imitate their faith.
- 3 John 1:11Beloved, imitate not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 16:18
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 18They have refreshed my spirit and yours - They have been a means of contributing greatly to my comfort; and what contributes to my comfort must increase yours. This is probably the meaning of the apostle. Therefore acknowledge ye them - Pay them particular respect, and let all be held in esteem in proportion to their work and usefulness. When this is made the rule of respect and esteem, then foolish and capricious attachments will have no place. A man…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 18For they have refreshed my spirit - By their presence and conversation. They have given me information respecting the state of things in the church; and their society has been with me of the most gratifying and cheering kind. And yours - “By removing,” says Locke, “those suspicions and fears that were on both sides.” “By thus supplying your absence, they have benefited us both. For Paul gained information of those absent, and they gained in the counsel…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 13-18Verses 13-18 A Christian is always in danger, therefore should ever be on the watch. He should be fixed in the faith of the gospel, and never desert or give it up. By this faith alone he will be able to keep his ground in an hour of temptation. Christians should be careful that charity not only reigns in their hearts, but shines in their lives. There is a great difference between Christian firmness and feverish warmth and transport. The apostle gave…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1818. refreshed my spirit and yours--"yours" will be refreshed on receiving this letter, by knowing that "my spirit is refreshed" by their having come to me from you; and (perhaps) by the good report they gave of many of you (1Co 1:4-8); my refreshment of spirit redounds to yours, as being my disciples (2Co 7:13; compare Zec 6:8). acknowledge--render them due acknowledgments by a kind reception of them: 1Th 5:12, "know" them in their true worth and treat…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 16
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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