1 Corinthians 16:15

American Standard Version (1901)

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),

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  • Rom 16:5 : 5 and [salute] the church that is in their house. Salute Epaenetus my beloved, who is the firstfruits of Asia unto Christ.
  • 1 Cor 1:16 : 16 And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.
  • 1 Pet 4:10 : 10 according as each hath received a gift, ministering it among yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God;
  • Rom 16:2 : 2 that ye receive her in the Lord, worthily of the saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever matter she may have need of you: for she herself also hath been a helper of many, and of mine own self.
  • Rom 12:13 : 13 communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.
  • Rom 15:25 : 25 but now, I [say], I go unto Jerusalem, ministering unto the saints.
  • 2 Cor 8:4 : 4 beseeching us with much entreaty in regard of this grace and the fellowship in the ministering to the saints:
  • 2 Cor 9:1 : 1 For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:
  • 2 Cor 9:12-15 : 12 For the ministration of this service not only filleth up the measure of the wants of the saints, but aboundeth also through many thanksgivings unto God; 13 seeing that through the proving [of you] by this ministration they glorify God for the obedience of your confession unto the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of [your] contribution unto them and unto all; 14 while they themselves also, with supplication on your behalf, long after you by reason of the exceeding grace of God in you. 15 Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift.
  • 1 Tim 5:10 : 10 well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to strangers, if she hath washed the saints' feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.
  • Phlm 1:7 : 7 For I had much joy and comfort in thy love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through thee, brother.
  • Heb 6:10 : 10 for God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the love which ye showed toward his name, in that ye ministered unto the saints, and still do minister.
  • Rom 15:31 : 31 that I may be delivered from them that are disobedient in Judaea, and [that] my ministration which [I have] for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints;
  • Acts 9:36-41 : 36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. 37 And it came to pass in those days, that she fell sick, and died: and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper chamber. 38 And as Lydda was nigh unto Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men unto him, entreating him, Delay not to come on unto us. 39 And Peter arose and went with them. And when he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them. 40 But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down and prayed; and turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes; and when she saw Peter, she sat up. 41 And he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
  • Acts 18:12 : 12 But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him before the judgment-seat,
  • Rev 14:4 : 4 These are they that were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These [are] they that follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were purchased from among men, [to be] the firstfruits unto God and unto the Lamb.
  • 1 Cor 16:17 : 17 And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they supplied.

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    16that ye also be in subjection unto such, and to every one that helpeth in the work and laboreth.

    17And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they supplied.

    18For they refreshed my spirit and yours: acknowledge ye therefore them that are such.

  • 1 Cor 16:13-14
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    13Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

    14Let all that ye do be done in love.

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    30Now I beseech you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;

    31that I may be delivered from them that are disobedient in Judaea, and [that] my ministration which [I have] for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints;

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    4beseeching us with much entreaty in regard of this grace and the fellowship in the ministering to the saints:

    5and [this], not as we had hoped, but first they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God.

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    4who for my life laid down their own necks; unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles:

    5and [salute] the church that is in their house. Salute Epaenetus my beloved, who is the firstfruits of Asia unto Christ.

  • 1 Cor 16:1-3
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    1Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye.

    2Upon the first day of the week let each one of you lay by him in store, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.

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    12But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

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    10for indeed ye do it toward all the brethren that are in all Macedonia. But we exhort you, brethren, that ye abound more and more;

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    16And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

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    10Now I beseech you, brethren, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing and [that] there be no divisions among you; but [that] ye be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

    11For it hath been signified unto me concerning you, my brethren, by them [that are of the household] of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.

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    16I beseech you therefore, be ye imitators of me.

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    12I beseech you, brethren, become as I [am], for I also [am become] as ye [are] . Ye did me no wrong:

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    1Finally then, brethren, we beseech and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that, as ye received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, even as ye do walk,--that ye abound more and more.

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    5I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your aforepromised bounty, that the same might be ready as a matter of bounty, and not of extortion.

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    1For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:

  • Rom 15:25-26
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    25but now, I [say], I go unto Jerusalem, ministering unto the saints.

    26For it hath been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints that are at Jerusalem.

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    7so that ye became an ensample to all that believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.

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    1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints that are in the whole of Achaia:

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    19And I exhort [you] the more exceedingly to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

  • Rom 16:1-2
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    1I commend unto you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church that is at Cenchreae:

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    15For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and the love which [ye show] toward all the saints,

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  • 2 Cor 1:11
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    11ye also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift bestowed upon us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf.

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    15But I write the more boldly unto you in some measure, as putting you again in remembrance, because of the grace that was given me of God,

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    15And in this confidence I was minded to come first unto you, that ye might have a second benefit;

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  • 2 Cor 9:13
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    13seeing that through the proving [of you] by this ministration they glorify God for the obedience of your confession unto the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of [your] contribution unto them and unto all;

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    16no longer as a servant, but more than a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much rather to thee, both in the flesh and in the Lord.

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    8Wherefore I beseech you to confirm [your] love toward him.

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    27And when he was minded to pass over into Achaia, the brethren encouraged him, and wrote to the disciples to receive him: and when he was come, he helped them much that had believed through grace;

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    11For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;