1 Corinthians 16:18

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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such people.
• New King James Version (NKJV)For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.

Context of 1 Corinthians 16:18

16to submit to them and others like them who serve with such devotion. 17I am very glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have come here. They have been providing the help you weren’t here to give me. 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. 19The churches here in the province of Asia send greetings in the Lord, as do Aquila and Priscilla and all the others who gather in their home for church meetings. 20All the brothers and sisters here send greetings to you. Greet each other with a sacred kiss.

1 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 25:13Trustworthy messengers refresh like snow in summer. They revive the spirit of their employer.
• Romans 15:32Then, by the will of God, I will be able to come to you with a joyful heart, and we will be an encouragement to each other.
• 2 Corinthians 7:6But God, who encourages those who are discouraged, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus.
• Philippians 2:28So I am all the more anxious to send him back to you, for I know you will be glad to see him, and then I will not be so worried about you.
• Colossians 4:8I have sent him to you for this very purpose—to let you know how we are doing and to encourage you.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:6But now Timothy has just returned, bringing us good news about your faith and love. He reports that you always remember our visit with joy and that you want to see us as much as we want to see you.
• 3 John 1:4I could have no greater joy than to hear that my children are following the truth.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:12Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance.
• Philippians 2:29Welcome him in the Lord’s love and with great joy, and give him the honor that people like him deserve.
• Hebrews 13:7Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.
• 3 John 1:11Dear friend, don’t let this bad example influence you. Follow only what is good. Remember that those who do good prove that they are God’s children, and those who do evil prove that they do not know 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

• Achaicus
• Joy
• Reverence

In the dictionaries

• Acknowledge
• Collection
• Gathering
• Lay
• Refresh
• Corinthians, First Epistle to the
• Eschatology of the New Testament
• Refresh; Refreshing
• 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