While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a united attack against Paul and brought him to the tribunal.
1 Corinthians 16:15 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Brothers and sisters, you know the household of Stephanas: They are the firstfruits of Achaia and have devoted themselves to serving the saints. I urge you Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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,) Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Now, brethren, you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts and our firstfruits in Achaia (most of Greece), and how they have consecrated and devoted themselves to the service of the saints (God's people). 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), Common English Bible Brothers and sisters, I encourage you to do something else. You know that the people in Stephanas’ household were the first crop of the harvest to come from the mission to Achaia. They have dedicated themselves to the service of God’s people. Catholic Public Domain Version And I beg you, brothers: You know the house of Stephanus, and of Fortunatus, and of Achaicus, that they are the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saints. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version 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: |
While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a united attack against Paul and brought him to the tribunal.
Pray that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea, that my ministry to Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints,
So you should welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints and assist her in whatever matter she may require your help. For indeed she has been a benefactor of many #– #and of me also.
Greet also the church that meets in their home. Greet my dear friend Epaenetus, who is the first convert , to Christ from Asia. ,
I did, in fact, baptise the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I don’t recall whether I baptised anyone else.
Now about the collection for the saints: Do the same as I instructed the Galatian churches.
I am delighted to have Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus present, because these men have made up for your absence.
they begged us earnestly for the privilege of sharing in the ministry to the saints,
Now concerning the ministry to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you.
and is well known for good works #– #that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.
For I have great joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
For God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you demonstrated for his name by serving the saints #– #and by continuing to serve them.
Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God.
These are the ones who have not defiled themselves with women, since they remained virgins. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. They were redeemed from humanity as the firstfruits for God and the Lamb.