1 Corinthians 16:16

1 Corinthians 16:16 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.
• New International Version (NIV)to submit to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it.
• New King James Version (NKJV)that you also submit to such, and to everyone who works and labors with us.
• New Living Translation (NLT)to submit to them and others like them who serve with such devotion.

Context of 1 Corinthians 16:16

14Let all that you do be done in love. 15Now I urge you, brothers—you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints— be subject to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer. 17I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for your absence, 18for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such people.

1 Corinthians 16:16 word by word

ἵνα καὶ ὑμεῖς ὑποτάσσησθε τοῖς τοιούτοις καὶ παντὶ τῷ συνεργοῦντι καὶ κοπιῶντι.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• ·καίkai · andG2532
• yeσύsu · youG4771
• submit yourselvesὑποτάσσωhupotassō · to subjectG5293
• unto suchτοιοῦτοςtoioutos · such as thisG5108
• to every oneπᾶςpas · allG3956
• helpeth withσυνεργέωsunergeō · to work withG4903
• labourethκοπιάωkopiaō · to laborG2872

Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 16:16

• Ephesians 5:21submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.
• Hebrews 13:17Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.
• 1 Peter 5:5Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."
• 1 Corinthians 12:28And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues.
• 1 Chronicles 12:18Then the Spirit clothed Amasai, chief of the thirty, and he said, "We are yours, O David, and with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers! For your God helps you." Then David received them and made them officers of his troops.
• Romans 16:3Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,
• Philippians 4:3Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.
• 3 John 1:8Therefore we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.
• 1 Corinthians 3:9For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's field, God's building.
• Romans 16:6Greet Mary, who has worked hard for you.
• 1 Thessalonians 1:3remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:9For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil: we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:12We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,
• 1 Timothy 5:17Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.
• Hebrews 6:10For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do.
• Revelation 2:3I know you are enduring patiently and bearing up for my name's sake, and you have not grown weary.

Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 16:16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 16That ye submit yourselves unto such - That ye have due regard to them, and consider them as especial instruments in the hand of God for countenancing and carrying on his great work. The submission here recommended does not imply obedience, but kind and courteous demeanour. Kypke vindicates this sense of the word from Ephesians 5:21; 1 Peter 5:5.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 16That ye submit yourselves … - The word used here means evidently that you would show them proper deference and regard; that you would treat them with distinguished respect and honor for what they have done. And to everyone that helpeth with us … - Everyone who aids us in the ministry, or provides for our needs, etc. It is possible that Stephanas lived among them at this time (Note, 1 Corinthians 1:16), though he had been converted in Achaia; and it is…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. 1616. That ye--Translate, "That ye also," namely, in your turn ... in return for their self-devotion [Alford]. helpeth with--them. laboureth--by himself.Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Corinthians 16:16

• Church
• Minister, Christian

In the dictionaries

• Acknowledge
• Collection
• Gathering
• Lay
• Refresh
• Corinthians, First Epistle to the
• Eschatology of the New Testament
• Self-Surrender
• Self-Will
• 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