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 over the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: because they have supplied your deficiency:

But I baptized also the family of Stephanas: besides, I know not if I baptized any other.

The first-fruits

and the church in their house. Salute Epaenetus my beloved, who is the first fruit of Asia unto Christ.

These are they who have not been defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they who follow the Lamb whithersoever he may go. They have been redeemed from men, the first fruit unto God and the Lamb.

To the

But there was a certain disciple in Joppa, by name Tabitha, who being interpreted is called Dorcas: and she was full of good works and alms which she was doing.

communicating to necessities of the saints; pursuing hospitality.

in order that you may receive her in the Lord, worthily of the saints, and that ye may assist her in whatsoever matters she may need you: for she has been a helper of many, and myself.

with much exhortation praying our favor and the fellowship of the ministry which is to the saints:

For indeed concerning the ministry which is to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you.

being witness in beautiful works; if she has brought up children, if she has entertained strangers, if she has washed the feet of saints, if she has succored those in tribulation, if she has followed in every good work.

For I had much joy and consolation over your divine love, because the affections of the saints have been refreshed by you, O brother.

For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the divine love which you manifested in his name, having ministered to the saints, and ministering.

as each one received the gift of grace, ministering the same to one another, as the good stewards of the manifold grace of God: