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,)
• 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—
• New Living Translation (NLT)You know that Stephanas and his household were the first of the harvest of believers in Greece, and they are spending their lives in service to God’s people. I urge you, dear brothers and sisters,

Context of 1 Corinthians 16:15

13Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. 14Do everything in love. 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, 16to submit to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it. 17I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.

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 when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
• 1 Corinthians 1:16(Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I don’t remember if I baptized anyone else.)
• Romans 16:5Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.
• Revelation 14:4These are those who did not defile themselves with women, for they remained virgins. They follow the Lamb wherever he goes. They were purchased from among mankind and offered as firstfruits to God and the Lamb.
• Acts 9:36In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good and helping the poor.
• Romans 12:13Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
• Romans 15:25Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem in the service of the Lord’s people there.
• Romans 16:2I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of his people and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been the benefactor of many people, including me.
• 2 Corinthians 8:4they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord’s people.
• 2 Corinthians 9:1There is no need for me to write to you about this service to the Lord’s people.
• 1 Timothy 5:10and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the Lord’s people, helping those in trouble and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds.
• Philemon 1:7Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.
• Hebrews 6:10God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.
• 1 Peter 4:10Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

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