Treasury of Scripture Knowledge And I beseech you, brethren, you know the house of Stephanus, and of Fortunatus, and of Achaicus, that they are the firstfruits of Achaia, and have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saints: the house. 1 Corinthians 16:17 And I rejoice in the presence of Stephanus and Fortunatus and Achaicus: because that which was wanting on your part, they have supplied. 1 Corinthians 1:16 And I baptized also the household of Stephanus. Besides, I know not whether I baptized any other. the first-fruits. Romans 16:5 And the church which is in their house. Salute Epenetus, my beloved: who is the firstfruits of Asia in Christ. Revelation 14:4 These are they who were not defiled with women: for they are virgins. These follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were purchased from among men, the firstfruits to God and to the Lamb. to the. Acts 9:36-41 And in Joppe there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. . . . Romans 12:13 Communicating to the necessities of the saints. Pursuing hospitality. Romans 15:25 But now I shall go to Jerusalem, to minister unto the saints. Romans 16:2 That you receive her in the Lord as becometh saints and that you assist her in whatsoever business she shall have need of you. For she also hath assisted many, and myself also. 2 Corinthians 8:4 With much entreaty begging of us the grace and communication of the ministry that is done toward the saints. 2 Corinthians 9:1,12-15 For concerning the ministry that is done towards the saints, it is superfluous for me to write unto you. . . . 1 Timothy 5:10 Having testimony for her good works, if she have brought up children, if she have received to harbour, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have ministered to them that suffer tribulation, if she have diligently followed every good work. Philemon 1:7 For I have had great joy and consolation in thy charity, because the bowels of the saints have been refreshed by thee, brother. Hebrews 6:10 For God is not unjust, that he should forget your work and the love which you have shewn in his name, you who have ministered and do minister to the saints. 1 Peter 4:10 As every man hath received grace, ministering the same one to another: as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. Context Concluding Exhortations…14Let all your things be done in charity. 15And I beseech you, brethren, you know the house of Stephanus, and of Fortunatus, and of Achaicus, that they are the firstfruits of Achaia, and have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saints: 16That you also be subject to such and to every one that worketh with us and laboureth.… Cross References Acts 18:12 But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him to the judgment seat, Romans 12:13 Communicating to the necessities of the saints. Pursuing hospitality. Romans 15:31 That I may be delivered from the unbelievers that are in Judea and that the oblation of my service may be acceptable in Jerusalem to the saints. Romans 16:5 And the church which is in their house. Salute Epenetus, my beloved: who is the firstfruits of Asia in Christ. 1 Corinthians 1:16 And I baptized also the household of Stephanus. Besides, I know not whether I baptized any other. 1 Corinthians 16:1 Now concerning the collections that are made for the saints: as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, so do ye also. Lexicon You knowοἴδατε (oidate) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 1492: To know, remember, appreciate. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's Greek 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. Stephanas Στεφανᾶ (Stephana) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 4734: Stephanas, a Corinthian Christian. Probably contraction for stephanotos; Stephanas, a Christian. [and his] τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: 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 Strong's Greek 3614: From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family. were ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 1510: 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 Strong's Greek 536: From a compound of apo and archomai; a beginning of sacrifice, i.e. The first-fruit. in Achaia, Ἀχαΐας (Achaias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 882: Achaia, a country of Europe. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. they have devoted ἔταξαν (etaxan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 5021: 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 Strong's Greek 1438: Himself, herself, itself. to the εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's Greek 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. service διακονίαν (diakonian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 1248: Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service. of the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 3588: 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 Strong's Greek 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. Now δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. I urge Παρακαλῶ (Parakalō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's Greek 3870: From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. you, ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. brothers, ἀδελφοί (adelphoi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. Additional Translations 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, 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-- 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,) 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), 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,) 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), 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,) 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-- 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), 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 -- Jump to Previous 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 UrgeJump to Next 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 UrgeLinks 1 Corinthians 16:15 NIV1 Corinthians 16:15 NLT 1 Corinthians 16:15 ESV 1 Corinthians 16:15 NASB 1 Corinthians 16:15 KJV 1 Corinthians 16:15 Bible Apps 1 Corinthians 16:15 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 16:15 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 16:15 French Bible 1 Corinthians 16:15 German Bible Alphabetical: you Achaia and brethren brothers converts devoted first for fruits have household I in know ministry Now of saints saints service Stephanas that the themselves they to urge were You NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 16:15 Now I beg you brothers you know (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |