1 Corinthians 16:15

WEB

¹⁵Now I beg you, brothers—you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to serve the saints—

KJV

¹⁵I 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,)

BSB

¹⁵You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,

FBV

¹⁵You know that Stephanas and his family were among the first converts in Achaia, and they dedicated themselves to helping God's people. I'm pleading with you, my brothers and sisters,

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Extra References

Romans 16:5

⁵Greet the assembly that is in their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first fruits of Achaia to Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:16

¹⁶(I also baptized the household of Stephanas; besides them, I don’t know whether I baptized any other.)

Romans 15:25

²⁵But now, I say, I am going to Jerusalem, serving the saints.

2 Corinthians 9:1

¹It is indeed unnecessary for me to write to you concerning the service to the saints,

1 Peter 4:10

¹⁰As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.

Romans 12:13

¹³contributing to the needs of the saints, and given to hospitality.

Romans 16:2

²that you receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints, and that you assist her in whatever matter she may need from you, for she herself also has been a helper of many, and of my own self.

2 Corinthians 8:4

⁴begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.

Philemon 1:7

⁷For we have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

³⁶Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which when translated means Dorcas.^[+] This woman was full of good works and acts of mercy which she did. ³⁷In those days, she became sick and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. ³⁸As Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men^[+] to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them. ³⁹Peter got up and went with them. When he had come, they brought him into the upper room. All the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the tunics and other garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them. ⁴⁰Peter sent them all out, and knelt down and prayed. Turning to the body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up. ⁴¹He gave her his hand and raised her up. Calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.