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

But I rejoice in the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus; because they have supplied what was lacking on your part.

Yes, I baptised also the house of Stephanas; for the rest I know not if I have baptised any other.

The first-fruits

and the assembly at their house. Salute Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first-fruits of Asia for Christ.

These are they who have not been defiled with women, for they are virgins: these are they who follow the Lamb wheresoever it goes. These have been bought from men as first-fruits to God and to the Lamb:

To the

And in Joppa there was a certain female disciple, by name Tabitha, which being interpreted means Dorcas. She was full of good works and alms-deeds which she did.

distributing to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.

but now I go to Jerusalem, ministering to the saints;

that ye may receive her in the Lord worthily of saints, and that ye may assist her in whatever matter she has need of you; for she also has been a helper of many, and of myself.

begging of us with much entreaty to give effect to the grace and fellowship of the service which was to be rendered to the saints.

For concerning the ministration which is for the saints, it is superfluous my writing to you.

borne witness to in good works, if she have brought up children, if she have exercised hospitality, if she have washed saints' feet, if she have imparted relief to the distressed, if she have diligently followed every good work.

For we have great thankfulness and encouragement through thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.

For God is not unrighteous to forget your work, and the love which ye have shewn to his name, having ministered to the saints, and still ministering.

each according as he has received a gift, ministering it to one another, as good stewards of the various grace of God.