1 Corinthians 16:15 “You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in A…”

1 Corinthians 16:15

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,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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,)

World English Bible

Now I beg you, brothers—you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to serve the saints—

American Standard Version

Now I beseech you, brethren (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to minister unto the saints),

Geneva Bible 1599

Nowe brethren, I beseeche you (ye knowe the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruites of Achaia, and that they haue giuen themselues to minister vnto the Saintes)

Darby Translation

But I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruits of Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the saints for service,)

Young's Literal Translation

And I entreat you, brethren, ye have known the household of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruit of Achaia, and to the ministration to the saints they did set themselves —

Bible in Basic English

Now I make my request to you, my brothers, for you have knowledge that the house of Stephanas is the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have made themselves the servants of the saints,

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Cross references

“the house”

1 Corinthians 1:16 1 Corinthians 16:17

1 Corinthians 1:16 · BSB

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

1 Corinthians 16:17 · BSB

I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.

“the first-fruits”

Romans 16:5 Revelation 14:4

Romans 16:5 · BSB

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.

Revelation 14:4 · BSB

These are the ones who have not been defiled with women, for they are virgins. They follow the Lamb wherever He goes. They have been redeemed from among men as firstfruits to God and to the Lamb.

“to the”

Romans 15:25 Romans 12:13 Romans 16:2 2 Corinthians 8:4 2 Corinthians 9:1 1 Timothy 5:10

Romans 15:25 · BSB

Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.

Romans 12:13 · BSB

Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.

Romans 16:2 · BSB

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.

2 Corinthians 8:4 · BSB

they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

2 Corinthians 9:1 · BSB

Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.

1 Timothy 5:10 · BSB

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.

Also

Acts 18:12 Romans 15:31

Acts 18:12 · BSB

While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews coordinated an attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat.

Romans 15:31 · BSB

Pray that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

14Do everything in love.

16to submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.

Read 1 Corinthians 16