15 Now I urge you, brothers[a]—you know that (A)the household[b] of Stephanas were (B)the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves (C)to the service of the saints— 16 (D)be subject to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer. 17 I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for (E)your absence, 18 for they (F)refreshed my spirit as well as yours. (G)Give recognition to such people.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 16:15 Or brothers and sisters; also verse 20
  2. 1 Corinthians 16:15 Greek house

15 Brothers and sisters, you know the household of Stephanas: They are the firstfruits(A) of Achaia(B) and have devoted themselves to serving the saints. I urge you 16 also to submit to such people, and to everyone who works and labors with them. 17 I am delighted to have Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus present, because these men have made up for your absence. 18 For they have refreshed my spirit(C) and yours. Therefore recognize(D) such people.

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