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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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  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 Now, brothers and sisters,[a] you know about the household of Stephanus, that as the first converts[b] of Achaia, they devoted themselves to ministry for the saints. I urge you 16 also to submit to people like this, and to everyone who cooperates in the work and labors hard. 17 I was glad about the arrival of Stephanus, Fortunatus, and Achaicus because they have supplied the fellowship with you that I lacked.[c] 18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 16:15 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:10.
  2. 1 Corinthians 16:15 tn Grk “firstfruits.”
  3. 1 Corinthians 16:17 tn Or “they have made up for your absence” (BDAG 70 s.v. ἀναπληρόω 3).