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

16That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth. 17I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied. For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such. 19The Assemblies of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the Assembly that is in their house. 20All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.

1 Corinthians 16:18 word by word

ἀνέπαυσαν γὰρ τὸ ἐμὸν πνεῦμα καὶ τὸ ὑμῶν. ἐπιγινώσκετε οὖν τοὺς τοιούτους.¶Read the interlinear

• ·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 25:13As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
• Romans 15:32That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.
• 2 Corinthians 7:6Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
• Philippians 2:28I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
• Colossians 4:8Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
• 1 Thessalonians 3:6But now when Timothy came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you:
• 3 John 1:4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:12And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
• Philippians 2:29Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
• Hebrews 13:7Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
• 3 John 1:11Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen 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