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 over the

coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part.

Now I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any other.

The first-fruits

also greet the church that is in their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first convert to Christ from

Asia.

These are the ones who have not been defiled with women, for they have kept themselves chaste. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These have been purchased from among men as first fruits to God and to the Lamb.

To the

Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which translated in Greek is called Dorcas); this woman was abounding with deeds of kindness and charity which she continually did.

contributing to the needs of the saints,

practicing hospitality.

but now, I am going to Jerusalem serving the saints.

that you receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the

saints, and that you help her in whatever matter she may have need of you; for she herself has also been a helper of many, and of myself as well.

begging us with much urging for the favor of participation in the

support of the saints,

For it is superfluous for me to write to you about this ministry to the saints;

having a reputation for good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work.

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

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints.

As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.