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1 Corinthians 16:15 KJV
1 Corinthians · chapter 16 · verse 15
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,)1 Corinthians 16:15 · King James Version
1 Corinthians 16:15 in context
13Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
14Let all your things be done with charity.
15I 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,)
16That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.
17I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
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Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- firstfruitsaparchēto offer firstlings or firstfruits, to take away the firstfruits of the productions of…G536 →
- themselvesheautouhimself, herself, itself, themselvesG1438 →
- brethrenadelphosa brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother…G80 →
- addictedtassōto put in order, to station, to place in a certain order, to arrange, to assign a place…G5021 →
- ministrydiakoniaservice, ministering, esp. of those who execute the commands of others, of those who by…G1248 →
- beseechparakaleōto call to one's side, call for, summon, to address, speak to, , which may be done in the…G3870 →
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In this passage the apostle gives, I. Some general advices; as, 1. That they should watch (Co1 16:13), be wakeful and upon their guard. A Christian is always in danger, and therefore should ever be on the watch; but the danger is greater at some times and under some circumstances.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 13-18