1 Corinthians 16:15

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Summary

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,)

The house

1 Corinthians 16:17

1 Corinthians 1:16

The first-fruits

Romans 16:5

Revelation 14:4

To the

Bible References

The house

I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus; for they have supplied what was wanting on your part:

I did, in deed, immerse the household of Stephanus; besides, I know not whether I immersed any other.

The first-fruits

and salute the church that is in their house. Salute Epenetus my beloved, who is the first fruits of Asia to Christ.

These are they that were not defiled with women; for they are virgins; these are they that follow the Lamb wherever he goes: these were redeemed from among men, the first-fruits to God and to the Lamb.

To the

Now there was in Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which name, when translated, is Dorcas. She was full of good works and deeds of charity which she did.

administer to the necessities of the saints; be careful to entertain strangers;

But now I am going to Jerusalem, to minister to the saints.

that you receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of saints, and that you aid her in whatever matter she may have need of you; for she has aided many, and myself also.

beseeching us, with much entreaty, that they might give, and take part in the ministering to the saints;

For of the relief which is for the saints, it is needless for me to write to you.

having a good reputation for good works; if she has borne children, if she has entertained strangers, if she has washed the saints feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.

For we have great joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.

For God is not unjust, that he should forget your work, and the love which you have shown for his name by having ministered to the saints, and by continuing to minister.

As each has received a gift, minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.