1 Corinthians 16:15 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

¹⁵ 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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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁵ 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

¹⁵ 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)

¹⁵ 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

¹⁵ 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

¹⁵ 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

¹⁵ 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:

1 Corinthians 16:15 Cross References

Acts 18:12

But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul, and brought him before the judgement-seat,

Romans 12:13

communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.

Romans 15:25

but now, I say, I go unto Jerusalem, ministering unto the saints.

Romans 15:31

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;

Romans 16:2

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 succourer of many, and of mine own self.

Romans 16:5

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

1 Corinthians 1:16

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

1 Corinthians 16:1

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye.

1 Corinthians 16:17

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

2 Corinthians 8:4

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

2 Corinthians 9:1

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 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.

Philemon 1:7

For I had much joy and comfort in thy love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through thee, brother.

Hebrews 6:10

for God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the love which ye shewed toward his name, in that ye ministered unto the saints, and still do minister.

1 Peter 4:10

according as each hath received a gift, ministering it among yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God;

Revelation 14:4

These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were purchased from among men, to be the firstfruits unto God and unto the Lamb.