1 Corinthians 16:15 Parallel Translations

You know that the family of Stephanas was the first family to be won for Christ in Greece. This family has devoted itself to serving God's people. So I encourage you, brothers and sisters,(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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,)

ASV:

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),

BBE:

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,

DBY:

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,)

ERV:

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),

WEY:

And I beseech you, brethren--you know the household of Stephanas, how they were the earliest Greek converts to Christ, and have devoted themselves to the service of God's people--

WBS:

I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)

WEB:

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),

YLT:

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 --

1 Corinthians 16:15 Cross References

XREF:

Acts 18:12 But while Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him before the judgment seat,

Romans 15:31 that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may prove acceptable to the saints;

Romans 16:5 also greet the church that is in their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first convert to Christ from Asia.

1 Corinthians 1:16 Now I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any other.

1 Corinthians 16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

16:15 I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of {g} Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and [that] they have {h} addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)
(g) Stephanas is the name of a man and not of a woman.
(h) Given themselves wholly to the ministry.

PNT:

16:15 The house of Stephanas Paul had baptized the household of Stephanas. See PNT 1Co 1:16.
The first fruits of Achaia. They were his first converts at Corinth.

WES:

16:15 The first fruits of Achaia - The first converts in that province.

MHC:

16:13-18 A Christian is always in danger, therefore should ever be on the watch. He should be fixed in the faith of the gospel, and never desert or give it up. By this faith alone he will be able to keep his ground in an hour of temptation. Christians should be careful that charity not only reigns in their hearts, but shines in their lives. There is a great difference between Christian firmness and feverish warmth and transport. The apostle gave particular directions as to some who served the cause of Christ among them. Those who serve the saints, those who desire the honour of the churches, and to remove reproaches from them, are to be thought much of, and loved. They should willingly acknowledge the worth of such, and all who laboured with or helped the apostle.

CONC:

Achaia Acha'ia Addicted Beg Beseech Brethren Brothers Christ Converts Devoted Earliest Entreat First-fruit Firstfruits First-fruits Fruits God's Greek Household Minister Ministration Ministry Request Saints Servants Serve Service Stephanas Steph'anas Themselves Urge

Achaia Acha'ia Addicted Beg Beseech Christ Converts Devoted Earliest Entreat First First-Fruit Firstfruits First-Fruits Fruits God's Greek House Household Minister Ministration Ministry Request Saints Servants Serve Service Stephanas Steph'anas Themselves Urge

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