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I urge you, brothers and sisters, <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/16.htm">New Living Translation</a> You know that Stephanas and his household were the first of the harvest of believers in Greece, and they are spending their lives in service to God’s people. I urge you, dear brothers and sisters, <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now I urge you, brothers—you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints— <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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, <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now I exhort you, brothers--you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruit of Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to service to the saints-- <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/16.htm">King James Bible</a> 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,) <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/16.htm">New King James Version</a> I urge you, brethren—you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints— <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now I urge you, brothers and sisters: you know the household of Stephanas, that they are the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to ministry to the saints; <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to the saints), <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to the saints), <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now I exhort you, brothers (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for service to the saints), <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Brothers and sisters, you know that those of the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to God’s people—now I urge you <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Brothers and sisters, you know the household of Stephanas: They are the firstfruits of Achaia and have devoted themselves to serving the saints. I urge you <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Brothers, you know the household of Stephanas: They are the firstfruits of Achaia and have devoted themselves to serving the saints. I urge you <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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), <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You know that Stephanas and his family were the first in Achaia to have faith in the Lord. They have done all they can for God's people. My friends, I ask you <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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), <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> 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, <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> You know about Stephanas and his family; they are the first Christian converts in Achaia and have given themselves to the service of God's people. I beg you, my friends, <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now I urge you, brothers—for you know that the members of the family of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to serving the saints— <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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, <a href="/net/1_corinthians/16.htm">NET Bible</a> Now, brothers and sisters, you know about the household of Stephanus, that as the first converts of Achaia, they devoted themselves to ministry for the saints. I urge you <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now I appeal to 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), <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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,) <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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-- <a href="/web/1_corinthians/16.htm">World English Bible</a> 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— <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And I beg you, brothers, you have known the household of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruit of Achaia, and they set themselves to the ministry to the holy ones— <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now I exhort you, brothers--you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruit of Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to service to the saints-- <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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 -- <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I beseech you brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and they arranged themselves for service to the holy ones,)<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And I beseech you, brethren, you know the house of Stephanas, and of Fortunatus, and of Achaicus, that they are the firstfruits of Achaia, and have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saints: <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And I beg you, brothers: You know the house of Stephanus, and of Fortunatus, and of Achaicus, that they are the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saints. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/16.htm">New American Bible</a> I urge you, brothers—you know that the household of Stephanas is the firstfruits of Achaia and that they have devoted themselves to the service of the holy ones— <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now, brothers and sisters, you know that members of the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> I beseech you, my brethren, concerning the household of Stephanas, for you know that they were the first converts from Acha’ia and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But I request of you, my brethren, concerning the house of Estephana, because you know that they are the first generation of Akaia, and they put themselves into the service of The Holy Ones,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> I beseech you, brethren, (you know the house of Stephanas, that they are the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints,) <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But I exhort you, brethren; (know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruit of Achaia, and they have set themselves to minister unto the saints), <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now I exhort you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints:) <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> You know brethren, that the family of Stephanas were the first converts of Achaia, and have made it their business to be serviceable to christian converts: to such, <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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-- <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruit of Achaia, and that they appointed themselves for ministry to the saints), <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> I beseech you, brethren, (for ye know the family of Stephanas, that they are the first-fruits of Achaia, and <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=3846" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Concluding Exhortations</a> …14Do everything in love. 15<a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oidate (V-RIA-2P) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">You know</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/4734.htm" title="4734: Stephana (N-GMS) -- Stephanas, a Corinthian Christian. Probably contraction for stephanotos; Stephanas, a Christian.">Stephanas</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">and his</a> <a href="/greek/3614.htm" title="3614: oikian (N-AFS) -- From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family.">household</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">were</a> <a href="/greek/536.htm" title="536: aparchē (N-NFS) -- From a compound of apo and archomai; a beginning of sacrifice, i.e. The first-fruit.">the first converts</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/882.htm" title="882: Achaias (N-GFS) -- Achaia, a country of Europe.">in Achaia,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5021.htm" title="5021: etaxan (V-AIA-3P) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to arrange in an orderly manner, i.e. Assign or dispose.">they have devoted</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautous (RefPro-AM3P) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">themselves</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/1248.htm" title="1248: diakonian (N-AFS) -- Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service.">service</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: hagiois (Adj-DMP) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">saints.</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Now</a> <a href="/greek/3870.htm" title="3870: Parakalō (V-PIA-1S) -- From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.">I urge</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphoi (N-VMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers,</a> 16to submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/18-1.htm">Acts 18:1-3</a> After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. / There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them, / and he stayed and worked with them because they were tentmakers by trade, just as he was. <a href="/romans/16-5.htm">Romans 16:5</a> 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. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-16.htm">1 Corinthians 1:16</a> Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that I do not remember if I baptized anyone else. <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:3</a> and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:13</a> And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:12-13</a> But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. / In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">2 Corinthians 8:4-5</a> they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. / And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, through the will of God. <a href="/philippians/2-29.htm">Philippians 2:29-30</a> Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him, / because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me. <a href="/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10</a> Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. <a href="/hebrews/6-10.htm">Hebrews 6:10</a> For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so. <a href="/acts/16-14.htm">Acts 16:14-15</a> Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. / And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us. <a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a> Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. <a href="/1_peter/4-9.htm">1 Peter 4:9-10</a> Show hospitality to one another without complaining. / As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a> For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ... <a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Acts 2:41-42</a> Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day. / They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>I beseech you, brothers, (you 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,)the house.<a href="/1_corinthians/16-17.htm">1 Corinthians 16:17</a> I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.<a href="/1_corinthians/1-16.htm">1 Corinthians 1:16</a> And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.the first-fruits.<a href="/romans/16-5.htm">Romans 16:5</a> Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.<a href="/revelation/14-4.htm">Revelation 14:4</a> These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.to the.<a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Acts 9:36-41</a> 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… <a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a> Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.<a href="/romans/15-25.htm">Romans 15:25</a> But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/16-5.htm">Achaia</a> <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Acha'ia</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-10.htm">Addicted</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-16.htm">Beg</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-16.htm">Beseech</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-19.htm">Converts</a> <a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Devoted</a> <a href="/romans/16-5.htm">Earliest</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-12.htm">Entreat</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-2.htm">First</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-23.htm">First-Fruit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-23.htm">Firstfruits</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-23.htm">First-Fruits</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-23.htm">Fruits</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">God's</a> <a href="/romans/10-12.htm">Greek</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-34.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-16.htm">Household</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-13.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/romans/15-31.htm">Ministration</a> <a href="/romans/15-31.htm">Ministry</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-13.htm">Request</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-13.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-13.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">Service</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-16.htm">Stephanas</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-16.htm">Steph'anas</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-29.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-16.htm">Urge</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">Achaia</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">Acha'ia</a> <a href="/colossians/3-7.htm">Addicted</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-8.htm">Beg</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">Beseech</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-22.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/colossians/4-11.htm">Converts</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-12.htm">Devoted</a> <a href="/exodus/9-18.htm">Earliest</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-20.htm">Entreat</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-15.htm">First</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-14.htm">First-Fruit</a> <a href="/james/1-18.htm">Firstfruits</a> <a href="/james/1-18.htm">First-Fruits</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-10.htm">Fruits</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">God's</a> <a href="/galatians/2-3.htm">Greek</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-19.htm">House</a> <a href="/galatians/6-10.htm">Household</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-10.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-7.htm">Ministration</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-3.htm">Ministry</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-20.htm">Request</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-6.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-6.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-16.htm">Service</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-17.htm">Stephanas</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-17.htm">Steph'anas</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-12.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">Urge</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 16</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">He exhorts them to a collection for the brothers at Jerusalem.</a> 10. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">Commends Timothy;</a> 13. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">and after friendly admonitions,</a> 16. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">concludes his epistle with various salutations.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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His household likely included family members and possibly servants, all of whom embraced Christianity. This reflects the early church's growth through household conversions, a common occurrence in the New Testament (<a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Acts 16:15, 31</a>-34). The mention of a household conversion underscores the communal nature of early Christian faith and the influence of a household leader in spiritual matters.were the first converts in Achaia Achaia was a Roman province in southern Greece, with Corinth as its capital. Being the first converts in this region highlights the pioneering role of Stephanas and his household in spreading Christianity. This aligns with Paul's mission strategy of establishing a foothold in key urban centers (<a href="/acts/18.htm">Acts 18:1-11</a>). Their conversion marks the beginning of the church's expansion in a predominantly pagan area, fulfilling the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>).and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints The term "devoted" indicates a committed and ongoing effort to support fellow believers. This service likely included hospitality, financial support, and leadership within the church. Such dedication exemplifies the Christian call to serve one another in love (<a href="/galatians/5-13.htm">Galatians 5:13</a>). The "saints" refers to all believers, emphasizing the unity and mutual care within the body of Christ (<a href="/ephesians/4-12.htm">Ephesians 4:12</a>).Now I urge you, brothers Paul's appeal to the Corinthian believers as "brothers" underscores the familial relationship among Christians. This term reflects the close-knit community and mutual responsibility within the church. Paul's urging suggests the importance of following the example set by Stephanas and his household, encouraging the Corinthians to emulate their dedication and service (<a href="/1_corinthians/11.htm">1 Corinthians 11:1</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/stephanas.htm">Stephanas</a> A prominent member of the Corinthian church, recognized for his early conversion and dedication to serving the Christian community. 2. <a href="/topical/h/household_of_stephanas.htm">Household of Stephanas</a> This group includes family members and possibly servants who were also early converts and shared in the ministry work. 3. <a href="/topical/a/achaia.htm">Achaia</a> A region in Greece where Corinth is located, significant as a center of early Christian evangelism and church planting. 4. <a href="/topical/s/service_to_the_saints.htm">Service to the Saints</a> Refers to the ministry and support provided to fellow believers, emphasizing hospitality, teaching, and other acts of service. 5. <a href="/topical/f/first_converts.htm">First Converts</a> Indicates the pioneering role of Stephanas and his household in the spread of Christianity in Achaia.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_first_converts.htm">The Importance of First Converts</a> Early believers like Stephanas play a crucial role in establishing and nurturing new Christian communities. Their faith and dedication set a foundation for others to follow. <a href="/topical/d/devotion_to_service.htm">Devotion to Service</a> The household of Stephanas exemplifies a life committed to serving others. Christians are called to devote themselves to the needs of the church and fellow believers. <a href="/topical/f/family_ministry.htm">Family Ministry</a> The involvement of Stephanas' entire household highlights the impact of family units in ministry. Families can serve together, strengthening their bond and their witness. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a> The legacy of Stephanas encourages believers to consider the long-term impact of their faith and service. What legacy are we leaving for future generations? <a href="/topical/h/hospitality_and_support.htm">Hospitality and Support</a> Serving the saints often involves practical acts of hospitality and support. Christians are encouraged to open their homes and hearts to others in the community.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 16</a> <a href="/q/why_believe_in_jesus's_resurrection.htm">What reasons support belief in Jesus Christ's resurrection?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_cor_15_5-7_with_gospels.htm">How do we reconcile apparent inconsistencies between 1 Corinthians 15:5-7 and the various Gospel accounts of Jesus' resurrection appearances?</a> <a href="/q/why_accept_resurrection_with_little_proof.htm">2 Timothy 2:8 - Why should we accept the resurrection as fact when there is scant historical or scientific evidence to verify it?</a> <a href="/q/what_happens_at_the_last_trumpet.htm">What events occur during the last trumpet's sounding?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) The house of Stephanas.--The Apostle here reminds the Corinthians that the devotion of teachers, and all who serve in the gospel ministry, ought to be rewarded with a return of sympathy and devotion on the part of those whom they serve. There is in the original a characteristic play upon words here which can scarcely be rendered adequately in the English: "Ye know the house of Stephanas, that they have ordered themselves to the ministry of the saints, now I exhort you, order yourselves to be subject to them." Stephanas (<a href="/context/1_corinthians/16-1.htm" title="Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do you.">1Corinthians 16:1-16</a>), Fortunatus, and Achaicus had come from Corinth to Ephesus, probably with the letter from the Corinthians (<a href="/1_corinthians/8-1.htm" title="Now as touching things offered to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but charity edifies.">1Corinthians 8:1</a>), and their presence had cheered the Apostle. They, "faithful amid the faithless," had made up for the want of zeal and love on the part of so many of the Corinthians. The Corinthians might think that these men had told St. Paul much of the evil state of Corinth, and he, therefore, carefully commends them to their consideration as having refreshed, not only his spirit, but "theirs also." They had come on behalf of the whole Church there, not enemies to bear tales, but well-wishing friends to obtain apostolic help and counsel for all. The Apostle did not send his reply back by the same messengers, but by Titus instead, as probably their return to Corinth would have stirred up a good deal of controversy and ill feeling as to what account they had given him verbally of the various parties and their conduct in Corinth.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - Ye know the house of Stephanas. This paragraph seems to have been written lest the Corinthians should be angry with Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus - who, perhaps, were slaves of the household of Chloe - for having carried to St. Paul their ill report (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-11.htm">1 Corinthians 1:11</a>). The firstfruits of Achaia. For which reason St. Paul had baptized Stephanas and his house (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-16.htm">1 Corinthians 1:16</a>). In <a href="/romans/16-5.htm">Romans 16:5</a> Epaenetus is called "the firstfruits of Achaia," but there the reading ought to be, of Asia. Have addicted themselves; rather, they set themselves. <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>You know οἴδατε (oidate) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. Stephanas Στεφανᾶ (Stephana) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4734.htm">Strong's 4734: </a> Stephanas, a Corinthian Christian. Probably contraction for stephanotos; Stephanas, a Christian. [and his] τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. household οἰκίαν (oikian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3614.htm">Strong's 3614: </a> From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family. were ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. [the] first converts ἀπαρχὴ (aparchē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_536.htm">Strong's 536: </a> From a compound of apo and archomai; a beginning of sacrifice, i.e. The first-fruit. in Achaia, Ἀχαΐας (Achaias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_882.htm">Strong's 882: </a> Achaia, a country of Europe. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they have devoted ἔταξαν (etaxan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5021.htm">Strong's 5021: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to arrange in an orderly manner, i.e. Assign or dispose. themselves ἑαυτούς (heautous) Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. to the εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. service διακονίαν (diakonian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1248.htm">Strong's 1248: </a> Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service. of the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. saints. ἁγίοις (hagiois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. Now δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. I urge Παρακαλῶ (Parakalō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3870.htm">Strong's 3870: </a> From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. you, ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. brothers, ἀδελφοί (adelphoi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">1 Corinthians 16:15 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">1 Corinthians 16:15 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">1 Corinthians 16:15 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">1 Corinthians 16:15 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">1 Corinthians 16:15 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">1 Corinthians 16:15 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">1 Corinthians 16:15 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">1 Corinthians 16:15 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">1 Corinthians 16:15 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">1 Corinthians 16:15 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 16:15 Now I beg you brothers you know (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 16:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 16:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 16:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 16:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>