1 Corinthians 16:15
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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,)You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,
In other translations
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,)You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,
Greek words
ΠαρακαλῶParakalōI exhortG3870δὲdenowG1161ὑμᾶς,humasyou,G4771ἀδελφοί·adelphoibrothers;G80οἴδατεoidateyou knowG6063τὴνtēntheG3588οἰκίανoikianhouseG3614ΣτεφανᾶStephanaof StephanasG4734ὅτιhotithatG3754ἐστὶνestinit isG1510ἀπαρχὴaparchēfirstfruitG536τῆςtēs<the>G3588ἈχαΐαςAchaiasof AchaiaG882καὶkaiandG2532εἰςeistoG1519διακονίανdiakonianserviceG1248τοῖςtoisto theG3588ἁγίοιςhagioissaintsG40ἔταξανetaxanthey have devotedG5021ἑαυτούς·he'autousthemselves;G1438
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Related verses
- 1 Corinthians 1:16And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that I do not remember if I baptized anyone else.
- Romans 16:5Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my beloved Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.
- Romans 15:25But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.
- Romans 16:2That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.Welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her with anything she may need from you. For she has been a great help to many people, including me.
- Romans 12:13Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
- 1 Peter 4:10As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.
- 1 Timothy 5:10Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
- 2 Corinthians 9:1For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.
- 2 Corinthians 8:4Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.
- Acts 9:36-4136 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. 37 And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber. 38 And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them. 39 Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.36 In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity. 37 At that time, however, she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upper room. 38 Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples heard that Peter was there and sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.” 39 So Peter got up and went with them. On his arrival, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, weeping and showing him the tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.
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People and places
People: Stephanas
Places: Achaia