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, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied.

(I also baptized the household of Stephanas; besides them, I do not know whether I baptized any other.)

The first-fruits

Greet the church that is in their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first fruits of Asia to Christ.

These are those who were not defiled with women, for they are virgins. These are those who 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 at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha (which when translated, means Dorcas). This woman was full of good works and acts of mercy which she did.

contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.

But now, I say, I am going to Jerusalem, serving the saints.

that you receive her in the Lord, in a way worthy of the saints, and that you assist her in whatever matter she may need from you, for she herself also has been a helper of many, and of my own self.

begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.

It is indeed unnecessary for me to write to you concerning the service to the saints,

being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.

For I have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

For God is not unrighteous, so as to forget your work and the love which you showed toward his name, in that you served the saints, and still do serve them.

As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.