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1 Corinthians 16:15

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I urge you, brethren—you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints—

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When Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him to the judgment seat,

distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.

But now I am going to Jerusalem to minister to the saints.

that I may be delivered from those in Judea who do not believe, and that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints,

that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her in whatever business she has need of you; for indeed she has been a helper of many and of myself also.

Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia to Christ.

Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas. Besides, I do not know whether I baptized any other.

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also:

I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for what was lacking on your part they supplied.

imploring us with much urgency that we would receive the gift and the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

Now concerning the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you;

well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.

For we have great joy and consolation in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.

For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

These are the ones who were not defiled with women, for they are virgins. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These were redeemed from among men, being firstfruits to God and to the Lamb.




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