English Standard Version
1 Corinthians 16:18
18for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such people.
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.
- New King James Version (NKJV)For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.
- New Living Translation (NLT)They have been a wonderful encouragement to me, as they have been to you. You must show your appreciation to all who serve so well.
Context of 1 Corinthians 16:18
16be 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, for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such people. 19The churches of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord. 20All the brothers send you greetings. Greet 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
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- Forγάρgar · forG1063
- they have refreshedἀναπαύωanapauō · to give restG373
- myἐμόςemos · mineG1699
- spiritπνεῦμαpneuma · spirit/breath: spiritG4151
- andκαίkai · andG2532
- yoursσύsu · youG4771
- thereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
- acknowledge yeἐπιγινώσκωepiginōskō · to come to knowG1921
- are suchτοιοῦτοςtoioutos · such as thisG5108
Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 16:18
- Proverbs 25:13Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a faithful 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 be refreshed in your company.
- 2 Corinthians 7:6But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,
- Philippians 2:28I am the more eager to send him, therefore, that you may rejoice at seeing him again, and that I may be less anxious.
- Colossians 4:8I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts,
- 1 Thessalonians 3:6But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and has brought us the good news of your faith and love and reported that you always remember us kindly and long to see us, 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 5:12We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,
- Philippians 2:29So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such men,
- Hebrews 13:7Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.
- 3 John 1:11Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever 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
In the dictionaries
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
English Standard Version — © 2001 Crossway Bibles
Commentaries