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,) Treasury of Scripture the house. 1 Corinthians 16:17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied. 1 Corinthians 1:16 And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other. the first-fruits. Romans 16:5 Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my well-beloved Epaenetus, who is the first fruits of Achaia to Christ. Revelation 14:4 These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb wherever he goes... to the. Acts 9:36-41 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas... Romans 12:13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. Romans 15:25 But now I go to Jerusalem to minister to the saints. Romans 16:2 That you receive her in the Lord, as becomes saints, and that you assist her in whatever business she has need of you... 2 Corinthians 8:4 Praying us with much entreaty that we would receive the gift, and take on us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. 2 Corinthians 9:1,12-15 For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you... 1 Timothy 5:10 Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet... Philemon 1:7 For we have great joy and consolation in your love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by you, brother. Hebrews 6:10 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which you have showed toward his name... 1 Peter 4:10 As every man has received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
Context Concluding Exhortations
13Watch you, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 14Let all your things be done with charity. 15I 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,) 16That you submit yourselves to such, and to every one that helps with us, and labors. 17I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied. 18For they have refreshed my spirit and your's: therefore acknowledge you them that are such. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
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),
Douay-Rheims Bible
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:
Darby Bible Translation
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,)
King James Bible
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,)
Young's Literal Translation
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 --
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