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

13Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, show courage, be strong. 14Everything you do should be done in love. Now, brothers and sisters, you know about the household of Stephanus, that as the first converts of Achaia, they devoted themselves to ministry for the saints. I urge you 16also to submit to people like this, and to everyone who cooperates in the work and labors hard. 17I was glad about the arrival of Stephanus, Fortunatus, and Achaicus because they have supplied the fellowship with you that I lacked.

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• ·δέde · thenG1161
• I beseechπαρακαλέωparakaleō · to plead/comfortG3870
• youσύsu · youG4771
• brethrenἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
• ye knowεἴδωeidō · to perceive: understandG1492
• the houseοἰκίαoikia · home: householdG3614
• of StephanasΣτεφανᾶςStephanas · StephanasG4734
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• it isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• the firstfruitsἀπαρχήaparchē · firstfruitsG536
• of AchaiaἈχαΐαAchaia · AchaiaG882
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• they have addictedτάσσωtassō · to appointG5021
• themselvesἑαυτοῦheautou · themselfG1438
• toεἰςeis · towardG1519
• the ministryδιακονίαdiakonia · serviceG1248
• of the saintsἅγιοςhagios · holy: saintG40

Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 16:15

• 1 Corinthians 16:17I was glad about the arrival of Stephanus, Fortunatus, and Achaicus because they have supplied the fellowship with you that I lacked.
• 1 Corinthians 1:16(I also baptized the household of Stephanus. Otherwise, I do not remember whether I baptized anyone else.)
• Romans 16:5Also greet the church in their house. Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.
• Revelation 14:4These are the ones who have not defiled themselves with women, for they are virgins. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. These were redeemed from humanity as firstfruits to God and to the Lamb,
• Acts 9:36Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which in translation means Dorcas). She was continually doing good deeds and acts of charity.
• Romans 12:13Contribute to the needs of the saints, pursue hospitality.
• Romans 15:25But now I go to Jerusalem to minister to the saints.
• Romans 16:2so that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints and provide her with whatever help she may need from you, for she has been a great help to many, including me.
• 2 Corinthians 8:4begging us with great earnestness for the blessing and fellowship of helping the saints.
• 2 Corinthians 9:1For it is not necessary for me to write you about this service to the saints,
• 1 Timothy 5:10and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress – as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.
• Philemon 1:7I have had great joy and encouragement because of your love, for 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 you have demonstrated for his name, in having served and continuing to serve the saints.
• 1 Peter 4:10Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of the varied 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
• Collection
• Gathering
• Lay
• Refresh
• Stephanas
• Achaicus
• Addict
• Corinth
• Corinthians, First Epistle to the

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