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1 Corinthians 16:18
18For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: own therefore 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 should also be subject to such, and to every one joined in the work and labouring. 17But I rejoice in the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus; because they have supplied what was lacking on your part. For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: own therefore such. 19The assemblies of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla, with the assembly in their house, salute you much in [the] Lord. 20All the brethren salute you. Salute one another with a holy kiss.
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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] is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
- Romans 15:32in order that I may come to you in joy by God's will, and that I may be refreshed with you.
- 2 Corinthians 7:6But he who encourages those that are [brought] low, [even] God, encouraged us by the coming of Titus;
- Philippians 2:28I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that seeing him ye might again rejoice, and that I might be the less sorrowful.
- Colossians 4:8whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that he might know your state, and that he might encourage your hearts:
- 1 Thessalonians 3:6But Timotheus having just come to us from you, and brought to us the glad tidings of your faith and love, and that ye have always good remembrance of us, desiring much to see us, even as we also you;
- 3 John 1:4I have no greater joy than these things that I hear of my children walking in the truth.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12But we beg you, brethren, to know those who labour among you, and take the lead among you in [the] Lord, and admonish you,
- Philippians 2:29Receive him therefore in [the] Lord with all joy, and hold such in honour;
- Hebrews 13:7Remember your leaders who have spoken to you the word of God; and considering the issue of their conversation, imitate their faith.
- 3 John 1:11Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He that does good is of God. He that 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
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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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