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15 Now I exhort you, brothers (you know the (A)household of Stephanas, that [a]they were the (B)first fruits of (C)Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for (D)service to (E)the saints), 16 that (F)you also be in subjection to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors. 17 And I rejoice over the [b](G)coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have [c]supplied (H)what was lacking on your part. 18 For they (I)have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore (J)recognize such men.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 16:15 Lit it was
  2. 1 Corinthians 16:17 Or presence
  3. 1 Corinthians 16:17 Or made up for your absence

15 Brothers, you know Stephanas and his household. You know that they are the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they volunteered for service to the saints. 16 I urge that you also submit to them and to everyone who joins in and works hard. 17 I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus came, because they supplied what was lacking on your part, 18 and they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such people.

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