1 Corinthians 16:15

1 Corinthians 16:15 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)
• New International Version (NIV)You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the Lord’s people. I urge you, brothers and sisters,
• English Standard Version (ESV)Now 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—
• New King James Version (NKJV)I urge you, brethren—you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints—

Context of 1 Corinthians 16:15

13Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 14All that you do must be done in love. Now I urge you, brothers and sisters: you know the household of Stephanas, that they are the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to ministry to the saints; 16I urge that you also be subject to such as these and to everyone who helps in the work and labors. 17I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part.

1 Corinthians 16:15 word by word

Παρακαλῶ δὲ ὑμᾶς, ἀδελφοί· οἴδατε τὴν οἰκίαν Στεφανᾶ ὅτι ἐστὶν ἀπαρχὴ τῆς Ἀχαΐας καὶ εἰς διακονίαν τοῖς ἁγίοις ἔταξαν ἑαυτούς·Read the interlinear

• Nowδέde · thenG1161
• I urgeπαρακαλέωparakaleō · to plead/comfortG3870
• you, brothersἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
• householdοἰκίαoikia · home: householdG3614
• of StephanasΣτεφανᾶςStephanas · StephanasG4734
• firstἀπαρχήaparchē · firstfruitsG536
• AchaiaἈχαΐαAchaia · AchaiaG882
• and that they have devotedτάσσωtassō · to appointG5021
• themselvesἑαυτοῦheautou · themselfG1438
• ministryδιακονίαdiakonia · serviceG1248
• saintsἅγιοςhagios · holy: saintG40

Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 16:15

• 1 Corinthians 16:17I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part.
• 1 Corinthians 1:16But I did baptize the household of Stephanas also; beyond that, I do not know if I baptized anyone else.
• Romans 16:5also greet the church that is in their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first convert to Christ from Asia.
• Revelation 14:4These are the ones who have not defiled themselves with women, for they are celibate. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These have been purchased from mankind as first fruits to God and to the Lamb.
• Acts 9:36Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which when translated means Dorcas); this woman was excelling in acts of kindness and charity which she did habitually.
• Romans 12:13contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.
• Romans 15:25but now, I am going to Jerusalem, serving the saints.
• Romans 16:2that you receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and that you help her in whatever matter she may have need of you; for she herself has also been a helper of many, and of myself as well.
• 2 Corinthians 8:4begging us with much urging for the favor of participation in the support of the saints,
• 2 Corinthians 9:1For it is superfluous for me to write to you about this ministry to the saints;
• 1 Timothy 5:10having a reputation for good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work.
• Philemon 1:7For I have had great joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
• Hebrews 6:10For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, by having served and by still serving the saints.
• 1 Peter 4:10As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the multifaceted grace of God.

Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 16:15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 15Ye know the house of Stephanas - Ye know that Stephanas and his family have addicted them to the help of the followers of Christ; they have been the chief instruments of supporting the work of God in Achaia, of which work they themselves have been the first fruits. See the note on Romans 16:5.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15I beseech you, brethren - The construction here is somewhat involved, but the sense is plain. The words, “I beseech you,” in this verse, are evidently to be taken in connection with 1 Corinthians 16:16, “I beseech you that ye submit yourselves unto such,” etc. The design is to exhort them to pay proper deference to Stephanas, and to all who sustained the same rank and character; and the remainder of 1 Corinthians 16:15 is designed to state the reason why…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. 1515. first-fruits of Achaia--the first Achæan converts (compare Ro 16:5). The image is from the first-fruits offered to the Lord (Le 23:10; compare 1Co 15:20). The members of this family had been baptized by Paul himself (1Co 1:16). addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints--Translate, "Set themselves, (that is, voluntarily) to minister unto the saints" (compare 2Co 8:4).Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Corinthians 16:15

• Achaia
• Minister, Christian
• Stephanas

In the dictionaries

• Acknowledge
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• Lay
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• Achaicus
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• Corinth
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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