1 Corinthians 16:15

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Now, brothers and sisters, you know about the household of Stephanus, that as the first converts of Achaia, they devoted themselves to ministry for the saints. I urge you

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  • Rom 16:5 : 5 Also greet the church in their house. Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.
  • 1 Cor 1:16 : 16 (I also baptized the household of Stephanus. Otherwise, I do not remember whether I baptized anyone else.)
  • 1 Pet 4:10 : 10 Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of the varied grace of God.
  • Rom 16:2 : 2 so that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints and provide her with whatever help she may need from you, for she has been a great help to many, including me.
  • Rom 12:13 : 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints, pursue hospitality.
  • Rom 15:25 : 25 But now I go to Jerusalem to minister to the saints.
  • 2 Cor 8:4 : 4 begging us with great earnestness for the blessing and fellowship of helping the saints.
  • 2 Cor 9:1 : 1 Preparing the Gift For it is not necessary for me to write you about this service to the saints,
  • 2 Cor 9:12-15 : 12 because the service of this ministry is not only providing for the needs of the saints but is also overflowing with many thanks to God. 13 Through the evidence of this service they will glorify God because of your obedience to your confession in the gospel of Christ and the generosity of your sharing with them and with everyone. 14 And in their prayers on your behalf they long for you because of the extraordinary grace God has shown to you. 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
  • 1 Tim 5:10 : 10 and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress– as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.
  • Phlm 1:7 : 7 I have had great joy and encouragement because of your love, for the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
  • Heb 6:10 : 10 For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love you have demonstrated for his name, in having served and continuing to serve the saints.
  • Rom 15:31 : 31 Pray that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea and that my ministry in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints,
  • Acts 9:36-41 : 36 Peter Raises Dorcas Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha(which in translation means Dorcas). She was continually doing good deeds and acts of charity. 37 At that time she became sick and died. When they had washed her body, they placed it in an upstairs room. 38 Because Lydda was near Joppa, when the disciples heard that Peter was there, they sent two men to him and urged him,“Come to us without delay.” 39 So Peter got up and went with them, and when he arrived they brought him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him, crying and showing him the tunics and other clothing Dorcas used to make while she was with them. 40 But Peter sent them all outside, knelt down, and prayed. Turning to the body, he said,“Tabitha, get up.” Then she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up. 41 He gave her his hand and helped her get up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her alive.
  • Acts 18:12 : 12 Paul Before the Proconsul Gallio Now while Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews attacked Paul together and brought him before the judgment seat,
  • Rev 14:4 : 4 These are the ones who have not defiled themselves with women, for they are virgins. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. These were redeemed from humanity as firstfruits to God and to the Lamb,
  • 1 Cor 16:17 : 17 I was glad about the arrival of Stephanus, Fortunatus, and Achaicus because they have supplied the fellowship with you that I lacked.

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    16also to submit to people like this, and to everyone who cooperates in the work and labors hard.

    17I was glad about the arrival of Stephanus, Fortunatus, and Achaicus because they have supplied the fellowship with you that I lacked.

    18For they refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this.

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    13Final Challenge and Blessing Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, show courage, be strong.

    14Everything you do should be done in love.

  • Rom 15:30-31
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    30Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, through our Lord Jesus Christ and through the love of the Spirit, to join fervently with me in prayer to God on my behalf.

    31Pray that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea and that my ministry in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints,

  • 2 Cor 8:4-5
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    4begging us with great earnestness for the blessing and fellowship of helping the saints.

    5And they did this not just as we had hoped, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and to us by the will of God.

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    4who risked their own necks for my life. Not only I, but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.

    5Also greet the church in their house. Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.

  • 1 Cor 16:1-3
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    1A Collection to Aid Jewish Christians With regard to the collection for the saints, please follow the directions that I gave to the churches of Galatia:

    2On the first day of the week, each of you should set aside some income and save it to the extent that God has blessed you, so that a collection will not have to be made when I come.

    3Then, when I arrive, I will send those whom you approve with letters of explanation to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

  • 12Final Instructions Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who labor among you and preside over you in the Lord and admonish you,

  • 10And indeed you are practicing it toward all the brothers and sisters in all of Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers and sisters, to do so more and more,

  • 16(I also baptized the household of Stephanus. Otherwise, I do not remember whether I baptized anyone else.)

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    10Divisions in the Church I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to agree together, to end your divisions, and to be united by the same mind and purpose.

    11For members of Chloe’s household have made it clear to me, my brothers and sisters, that there are quarrels among you.

  • 16I encourage you, then, be imitators of me.

  • 12I beg you, brothers and sisters, become like me, because I have become like you. You have done me no wrong!

  • 1A Life Pleasing to God Finally then, brothers and sisters, we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received instruction from us about how you must live and please God(as you are in fact living) that you do so more and more.

  • 5Therefore I thought it necessary to urge these brothers to go to you in advance and to arrange ahead of time the generous contribution you had promised, so this may be ready as a generous gift and not as something you feel forced to do.

  • 1Preparing the Gift For it is not necessary for me to write you about this service to the saints,

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    25But now I go to Jerusalem to minister to the saints.

    26For Macedonia and Achaia are pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.

  • 7As a result you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.

  • 22Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, bear with my message of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you briefly.

  • 1¶ Salutation From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the church of God that is in Corinth, with all the saints who are in all Achaia.

  • 19I especially ask you to pray that I may be restored to you very soon.

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    1Personal Greetings Now I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea,

    2so that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints and provide her with whatever help she may need from you, for she has been a great help to many, including me.

  • 6They have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.

  • 15Prayer for Wisdom and Revelation For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,

  • 17Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who create dissensions and obstacles contrary to the teaching that you learned. Avoid them!

  • 11as you also join in helping us by prayer, so that many people may give thanks to God on our behalf for the gracious gift given to us through the help of many.

  • 1The Day of the Lord Now regarding the arrival of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to be with him, we ask you, brothers and sisters,

  • 8Paul’s Request for Onesimus So, although I have quite a lot of confidence in Christ and could command you to do what is proper,

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    15But I have written more boldly to you on some points so as to remind you, because of the grace given to me by God

    16to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles. I serve the gospel of God like a priest, so that the Gentiles may become an acceptable offering, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

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    15And as you Philippians know, at the beginning of my gospel ministry, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in this matter of giving and receiving except you alone.

    16For even in Thessalonica on more than one occasion you sent something for my need.

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    15And with this confidence I intended to come to you first so that you would get a second opportunity to see us,

    16and through your help to go on into Macedonia and then from Macedonia to come back to you and be helped on our way into Judea by you.

  • 13Through the evidence of this service they will glorify God because of your obedience to your confession in the gospel of Christ and the generosity of your sharing with them and with everyone.

  • 16no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, as a dear brother. He is especially so to me, and even more so to you now, both humanly speaking and in the Lord.

  • 1Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.

  • 8Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him.

  • 27When Apollos wanted to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples to welcome him. When he arrived, he assisted greatly those who had believed by grace,

  • 11For I long to see you, so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,