1 Corinthians 16:18

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

16to submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer. 17I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you. For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men. 19The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house. 20All the brothers here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

1 Corinthians 16:18 word by word

ἀνέπαυσαν γὰρ τὸ ἐμὸν πνεῦμα καὶ τὸ ὑμῶν. ἐπιγινώσκετε οὖν τοὺς τοιούτους.¶Read the interlinear

• Forγάρgar · forG1063
• they refreshedἀναπαύωanapauō · to give restG373
• myἐμόςemos · mineG1699
• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• spiritπνεῦμαpneuma · spirit/breath: spiritG4151
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• yours as wellσύsu · youG4771
• Show your appreciationἐπιγινώσκωepiginōskō · to come to knowG1921
• thereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• to such menτοιοῦτοςtoioutos · such as thisG5108

Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 16:18

• Proverbs 25:13Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.
• Romans 15:32so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.
• 2 Corinthians 7:6But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,
• Philippians 2:28Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.
• Colossians 4:8I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:6But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.
• 3 John 1:4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:12But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.
• Philippians 2:29Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,
• Hebrews 13:7Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
• 3 John 1:11Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has 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

Topics related to 1 Corinthians 16:18

• Achaicus
• Joy
• Reverence

In the dictionaries

• Acknowledge
• Collection
• Gathering
• Lay
• Refresh
• Corinthians, First Epistle to the
• Eschatology of the New Testament
• Refresh; Refreshing
• Stephanas

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