Verse 15

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 --

Referenced Verses

  • Rom 16:5 : 5 and the assembly at their house; salute Epaenetus, my beloved, who is first-fruit of Achaia to Christ.
  • 1 Cor 1:16 : 16 and I did baptize also Stephanas' household -- further, I have not known if I did baptize any other.
  • 1 Pet 4:10 : 10 each, according as he received a gift, to one another ministering it, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God;
  • Rom 16:2 : 2 that ye may receive her in the Lord, as doth become saints, and may assist her in whatever matter she may have need of you -- for she also became a leader of many, and of myself.
  • Rom 12:13 : 13 to the necessities of the saints communicating; the hospitality pursuing.
  • Rom 15:25 : 25 And, now, I go on to Jerusalem, ministering to the saints;
  • 2 Cor 8:4 : 4 with much entreaty calling on us to receive the favour and the fellowship of the ministration to the saints,
  • 2 Cor 9:1 : 1 For, indeed, concerning the ministration that `is' for the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you,
  • 2 Cor 9:12-15 : 12 because the ministration of this service not only is supplying the wants of the saints, but is also abounding through many thanksgivings to God, 13 through the proof of this ministration glorifying God for the subjection of your confession to the good news of the Christ, and `for' the liberality of the fellowship to them and to all, 14 and by their supplication in your behalf, longing after you because of the exceeding grace of God upon you; 15 thanks also to God for His unspeakable gift!
  • 1 Tim 5:10 : 10 in good works being testified to: if she brought up children, if she entertained strangers, if saints' feet she washed, if those in tribulation she relieved, if every good work she followed after;
  • Phlm 1:7 : 7 for we have much joy and comfort in thy love, because the bowels of the saints have been refreshed through thee, brother.
  • Heb 6:10 : 10 for God is not unrighteous to forget your work, and the labour of the love, that ye shewed to His name, having ministered to the saints and ministering;
  • Rom 15:31 : 31 that I may be delivered from those not believing in Judea, and that my ministration, that `is' for Jerusalem, may become acceptable to the saints;
  • Acts 9:36-41 : 36 And in Joppa there was a certain female disciple, by name Tabitha, (which interpreted, is called Dorcas,) this woman was full of good works and kind acts that she was doing; 37 and it came to pass in those days she, having ailed, died, and having bathed her, they laid her in an upper chamber, 38 and Lydda being nigh to Joppa, the disciples having heard that Peter is in that `place', sent two men unto him, calling on him not to delay to come through unto them. 39 And Peter having risen, went with them, whom having come, they brought into the upper chamber, and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing coats and garments, as many as Dorcas was making while she was with them. 40 And Peter having put them all forth without, having bowed the knees, did pray, and having turned unto the body said, `Tabitha, arise;' and she opened her eyes, and having seen Peter, she sat up, 41 and having given her `his' hand, he lifted her up, and having called the saints and the widows, he presented her alive,
  • Acts 18:12 : 12 And Gallio being proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a rush with one accord upon Paul, and brought him unto the tribunal,
  • Rev 14:4 : 4 these are they who with women were not defiled, for they are virgin; these are they who are following the Lamb whithersoever he may go; these were bought from among men -- a first-fruit to God and to the Lamb --
  • 1 Cor 16:17 : 17 and I rejoice over the presence of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because the lack of you did these fill up;