Submission Due to the Elders of the Church
1 Corinthians 16:15-18
I beseech you, brothers, (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia…


I. ITS OBLIGATION arises out of their —

1. Age.

2. Experience.

3. Services.

II. ITS EXTENT reaches as far as they act. —

1. In conformity with the apostolic faith; and

2. Help forward its interests.

III. ITS FRUITS.

1. Order.

2. Edification.

3. Unity.

(J. Lyth, D.D.)



Parallel Verses
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,)

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),




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