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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)be subject to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.
• 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 with love. 15I 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— that you also submit to such, and to everyone who works and labors with us. 17I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for what was lacking on your part they supplied. 18For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.

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 in the fear of God.
• Hebrews 13:17Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.
• 1 Peter 5:5Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.”
• 1 Corinthians 12:28And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues.
• 1 Chronicles 12:18Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, chief of the captains, and he said: “We are yours, O David; We are on your side, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, And peace to your helpers! For your God helps you.” So David received them, and made them captains of the troop.
• Romans 16:3Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,
• Philippians 4:3And I urge you also, true companion, help these women who labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.
• 3 John 1:8We therefore ought to receive such, that we may become fellow workers for the truth.
• 1 Corinthians 3:9For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building.
• Romans 16:6Greet Mary, who labored much for us.
• 1 Thessalonians 1:3remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father,
• 1 Thessalonians 2:9For you remember, brethren, our labor and toil; for laboring night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:12And we urge you, brethren, to recognize 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 counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.
• Hebrews 6:10For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
• Revelation 2:3and you have persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name’s sake and have not become 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