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Such men deserve recognition.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/16.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They have been a wonderful encouragement to me, as they have been to you. You must show your appreciation to all who serve so well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore recognize such as these.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore recognize such men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_corinthians/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They have refreshed my spirit as well as yours. So fully acknowledge such men <i>and</i> deeply appreciate them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore recognize such people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore recognize such people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_corinthians/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For they refreshed my spirit and yours: acknowledge ye therefore them that are such.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_corinthians/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They made me feel much better, just as they made you feel better. You should appreciate people like them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_corinthians/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For they refreshed my spirit and yours: acknowledge ye therefore them that are such.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They have comforted me, and they have comforted you. Therefore, show people like these your appreciation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and have cheered me up, just as they cheered you up. Such men as these deserve notice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_corinthians/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They refreshed my spirit—and yours, too. Therefore, appreciate men like that.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_corinthians/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For they refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />They have refreshed my spirit, and yours. Acknowledge such men as these.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_corinthians/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for they refreshed my spirit and yours; acknowledge, therefore, those who [are] such.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore recognize such as these.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for they did refresh my spirit and yours; acknowledge ye, therefore, those who are such.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For they refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore observe ye such.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For they have refreshed both my spirit and yours. Know them, therefore, that are such. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore, recognize persons such as this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. So give recognition to such people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. So give recognition to such persons.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For they have refreshed my spirit as well as yours: therefore recognize them who are similar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For they have refreshed my spirit and yours; do therefore recognize those who are such.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />for they have refreshed my spirit, and yours. There fore, acknowledge such.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />for they refreshed my spirit and yours. Acknowledge ye therefore them that are such.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />For they have refreshed my spirit and yours; respect therefore such men.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_corinthians/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for they have quieted my mind as well as yours: therefore to such have a regard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />They have refreshed my spirit, and yours. Acknowledge such men as these.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />For, they refreshed my spirit and yours; therefore, recognize those who are such.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />For they have refreshed my spirit as well as yours: have a <i>due</i> regard therefore to such <i>worthy persons.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/16-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=3872" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Concluding Exhortations</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/373.htm" title="373: anepausan (V-AIA-3P) -- From ana and pauo; to repose (be exempt), remain); by implication, to refresh.">they refreshed</a> <a href="/greek/1699.htm" title="1699: emon (PPro-AN1S) -- My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: pneuma (N-ANS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">spirit</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">yours as well.</a> <a href="/greek/1921.htm" title="1921: epiginōskete (V-PMA-2P) -- From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge.">Show your appreciation,</a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">therefore,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5108.htm" title="5108: toioutous (DPro-AMP) -- (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality).">to such men.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">19</span>The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">2 Corinthians 7:13</a></span><br />On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philemon/1-7.htm">Philemon 1:7</a></span><br />I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-4.htm">2 Corinthians 1:4</a></span><br />who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">2 Corinthians 7:6</a></span><br />But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-32.htm">Romans 15:32</a></span><br />so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-16.htm">2 Timothy 1:16</a></span><br />May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-28.htm">Philippians 2:28</a></span><br />Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/3-7.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:7</a></span><br />For this reason, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we have been reassured about you, because of your faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-13.htm">2 Corinthians 2:13</a></span><br />I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">2 Corinthians 8:6</a></span><br />So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/28-15.htm">Acts 28:15</a></span><br />The brothers there had heard about us and traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and gave thanks to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/25-13.htm">Proverbs 25:13</a></span><br />Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-14.htm">Isaiah 66:14</a></span><br />When you see, you will rejoice, and you will flourish like grass; then the hand of the LORD will be revealed to His servants, but His wrath will be shown to His enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/29-25.htm">Job 29:25</a></span><br />I chose their course and presided as chief. So I dwelt as a king among his troops, as a comforter of the mourners.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-30.htm">Proverbs 15:30</a></span><br />The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For they have refreshed my spirit and your's: therefore acknowledge you them that are such.</p><p class="hdg">they.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/25-13.htm">Proverbs 25:13,25</a></b></br> As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, <i>so is</i> a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/15-32.htm">Romans 15:32</a></b></br> That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">2 Corinthians 7:6,7,13</a></b></br> Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus; … </p><p class="hdg">therefore.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:12</a></b></br> And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/2-29.htm">Philippians 2:29</a></b></br> Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/13-7.htm">Hebrews 13:7</a></b></br> Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of <i>their</i> conversation.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/14-37.htm">Acknowledge</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-31.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-9.htm">Deserve</a> <a href="/romans/9-4.htm">Recognition</a> <a href="/acts/27-3.htm">Refresh</a> <a href="/romans/15-32.htm">Refreshed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-23.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-46.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-9.htm">Your's</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/1-13.htm">Acknowledge</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-2.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-29.htm">Deserve</a> <a href="/galatians/4-5.htm">Recognition</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-16.htm">Refresh</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">Refreshed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-24.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-22.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-14.htm">Your's</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">He exhorts them to a collection for the brothers at Jerusalem.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">Commends Timothy;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">and after friendly admonitions,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">concludes his epistle with various salutations.</a></span><br></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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The individuals Paul refers to are likely Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, who brought news and support from the Corinthian church. The term "refreshed" suggests a renewal or revitalization, akin to a spiritual rejuvenation. This reflects the biblical principle of mutual edification found in passages like <a href="/romans/15-32.htm">Romans 15:32</a> and <a href="/philemon/1-7.htm">Philemon 1:7</a>, where believers are encouraged to uplift one another. The communal aspect of faith is emphasized, showing that the early church valued personal connections and support, which were crucial for maintaining spiritual vitality in a challenging cultural environment.<p><b>Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.</b><br>Paul instructs the Corinthians to recognize and honor those who serve and support the church. This directive aligns with the biblical theme of honoring those who labor in the Lord's work, as seen in <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:12-13</a> and <a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Hebrews 13:17</a>. The call to "show your appreciation" underscores the importance of gratitude and acknowledgment within the body of Christ. It reflects a broader biblical principle of honoring those who lead and serve, which is rooted in the understanding that such service is ultimately unto the Lord. This also serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of the church, where each member's contribution is vital to the health and growth of the community.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of 1 Corinthians, writing to the church in Corinth. He is expressing gratitude for those who have refreshed his spirit.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/stephanas,_fortunatus,_and_achaicus.htm">Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus</a></b><br>These are the men Paul is referring to in the context of this verse (see <a href="/1_corinthians/16-17.htm">1 Corinthians 16:17</a>). They have come from Corinth to visit Paul and have brought him comfort and encouragement.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a></b><br>A major city in ancient Greece where the church to whom Paul is writing is located. It was known for its diverse population and significant trade.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_corinth.htm">The Church in Corinth</a></b><br>The recipients of Paul's letter, a community of believers facing various challenges and divisions.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul's_ministry.htm">Paul's Ministry</a></b><br>The broader context of Paul's missionary work and his relationship with the early Christian communities.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_encouragement.htm">The Importance of Encouragement</a></b><br>Encouragement is a vital ministry within the body of Christ. Just as Paul was refreshed by the visit of his friends, we too can uplift and strengthen one another through our presence and words.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_and_honoring_service.htm">Recognizing and Honoring Service</a></b><br>Paul instructs the Corinthians to show appreciation to those who serve and refresh others. We should cultivate a culture of gratitude and recognition within our communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_fellowship.htm">The Power of Fellowship</a></b><br>The visit of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus demonstrates the power of fellowship. Personal connections and shared experiences can greatly impact our spiritual well-being.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/mutual_refreshment.htm">Mutual Refreshment</a></b><br>The phrase "refreshed my spirit and yours as well" suggests a reciprocal relationship. As we pour into others, we often find ourselves renewed and encouraged.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_out_the_gospel.htm">Living Out the Gospel</a></b><br>By showing appreciation and refreshing others, we live out the gospel's call to love and serve one another, reflecting Christ's love in our actions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_marital_sex.htm">What defines the Christian Church?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_neologism.htm">What is the True Jesus Church?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_purpose_of_soaking_prayer.htm">What is the purpose of soaking prayer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_unhappy_marriages.htm">What does the Bible say about unhappy marriages?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">My spirit and yours.</span> They refreshed my spirit by telling me all about you, sad though much of the news was; and <span class="accented">yours</span> by this renewal of our mutual intercourse (comp. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">2 Corinthians 7:13</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/16-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="grk">γὰρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they refreshed</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀνέπαυσαν</span> <span class="translit">(anepausan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_373.htm">Strong's 373: </a> </span><span class="str2">From ana and pauo; to repose (be exempt), remain); by implication, to refresh.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐμὸν</span> <span class="translit">(emon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1699.htm">Strong's 1699: </a> </span><span class="str2">My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">spirit</span><br /><span class="grk">πνεῦμα</span> <span class="translit">(pneuma)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wind, breath, spirit. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">yours {as well}.</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμῶν</span> <span class="translit">(hymōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Show your appreciation,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπιγινώσκετε</span> <span class="translit">(epiginōskete)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1921.htm">Strong's 1921: </a> </span><span class="str2">From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">therefore,</span><br /><span class="grk">οὖν</span> <span class="translit">(oun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> </span><span class="str2">Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to such men.</span><br /><span class="grk">τοιούτους</span> <span class="translit">(toioutous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5108.htm">Strong's 5108: </a> </span><span class="str2">(including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality).</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/16-18.htm">1 Corinthians 16:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/16-18.htm">1 Corinthians 16:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/16-18.htm">1 Corinthians 16:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/16-18.htm">1 Corinthians 16:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/16-18.htm">1 Corinthians 16:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/16-18.htm">1 Corinthians 16:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/16-18.htm">1 Corinthians 16:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/16-18.htm">1 Corinthians 16:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/16-18.htm">1 Corinthians 16:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/16-18.htm">1 Corinthians 16:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_corinthians/16-18.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 16:18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 16:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 16:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 16:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 16:19" /></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>