1 Corinthians 16:15

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1 Corinthians 16:15

Brothers and sisters, you know that those of the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to God’s people—now I urge you

Romans 16:5

Also greet the church that meets in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who is the first convert to Christ from [the west coast province of] Asia [Minor].

1 Corinthians 1:16

Now I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know if I baptized anyone else.

Romans 12:13

contributing to the needs of God’s people, pursuing [the practice of] hospitality.

Romans 15:25

But for now, I am going to Jerusalem to serve the saints (Jewish believers).

that you may receive her in the Lord [with love and hospitality], as God’s people ought to receive one another. And that you may help her in whatever matter she may require assistance from you, for she has been a helper of many, including myself.

2 Corinthians 8:4

begging us insistently for the privilege of participating in the service for [the support of] the saints [in Jerusalem].

2 Corinthians 9:1

Now it is unnecessary for me to write to you about the offering [that is to be made] for the saints [in Jerusalem];

1 Peter 4:10

Just as each one of you has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another as [is appropriate for] good stewards of God’s multi-faceted grace [faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God’s unmerited favor].

Acts 9:36-41

Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, (which translated into Greek means Dorcas). She was rich in acts of kindness and charity which she continually did.

Acts 18:12

But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia (southern Greece), the Jews made a united attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat,

Romans 15:31

[and pray] that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints (Jewish believers) there;

1 Corinthians 16:17

I rejoice because Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus have arrived, for they have made up for your absence.

2 Corinthians 9:12-15

For the ministry of this service (offering) is not only supplying the needs of the saints (God’s people), but is also overflowing through many expressions of thanksgiving to God.

1 Timothy 5:10

and has a reputation for good deeds; [she is eligible] if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the feet of the saints (God’s people), if she has assisted the distressed, and has devoted herself to doing good in every way.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for His name in ministering to [the needs of] the saints (God’s people), as you do.

Revelation 14:4

These are the ones who have not been defiled [by relations] with women, for they are celibate. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These have been purchased and redeemed from among men [of Israel] as the first fruits [sanctified and set apart for special service] for God and the Lamb.

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Summary

1 Corinthians 16:15

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 because Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus have arrived, for they have made up for your absence.

Now I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know if I baptized anyone else.

The first-fruits

Also greet the church that meets in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who is the first convert to Christ from [the west coast province of] Asia [Minor].

To the

Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, (which translated into Greek means Dorcas). She was rich in acts of kindness and charity which she continually did.

contributing to the needs of God’s people, pursuing [the practice of] hospitality.

But for now, I am going to Jerusalem to serve the saints (Jewish believers).

begging us insistently for the privilege of participating in the service for [the support of] the saints [in Jerusalem].

Now it is unnecessary for me to write to you about the offering [that is to be made] for the saints [in Jerusalem];

For I have had great joy and comfort and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints (God’s people) have been refreshed through you, my brother.

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for His name in ministering to [the needs of] the saints (God’s people), as you do.