But while Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jewish leaders made a united attack against Paul and brought him before the judgment seat,
1 Corinthians 16:15 - Tree of Life Version Now I urge you, brothers and sisters (you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves in service to the kedoshim), Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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: |
But while Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jewish leaders made a united attack against Paul and brought him before the judgment seat,
Pray that I might be rescued from the unbelieving Judeans, and that my service for Jerusalem might be acceptable to the kedoshim.
so you may receive her in the Lord, in a way worthy of kedoshim, and help her in whatever matter she may need from you. For she herself has become a patroness of many, including me as well.
Greet also the community that meets in their house. Greet Epaenetus whom I dearly love, who is the first fruit in Asia for Messiah.
(I also immersed the household of Stephanas; besides them, I don’t recall if I immersed anyone else.)
Now concerning the collection for the kedoshim, as I directed Messiah’s communities in Galatia, you do likewise.
I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, for they made up for your absence.
begging us with much urging for the favor of sharing in the relief of the kedoshim.
Now about this service to the kedoshim, it is indeed unnecessary for me to write to you—
well known for good deeds, if she raised children, if she showed hospitality, if she washed the feet of the kedoshim, if she helped those in trouble, and if she devoted herself to every good work.
For I’ve received much joy and comfort in your love, brother, because the hearts of the kedoshim have been refreshed through you.
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love that you showed for His name, in having served and continuing to serve the kedoshim.
As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of the many-sided grace of God.
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 have been redeemed from among mankind as firstfruits for God and the Lamb.