15 Now I urge you, brothers and sisters: you know the (A)household of Stephanas, that [a]they are the (B)first fruits of (C)Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to (D)ministry to (E)the [b]saints; 16 I urge that (F)you also be subject to such as these and to everyone who helps in the work and labors. 17 I rejoice over the [c](G)coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because they have [d]supplied (H)what was lacking on your part. 18 For they (I)have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore (J)acknowledge such men.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 16:15 Lit it is
  2. 1 Corinthians 16:15 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s people
  3. 1 Corinthians 16:17 Or presence
  4. 1 Corinthians 16:17 Or made up for your absence

15 Now I urge you, brothers—for you know that the members of the family of Stephanas were the first converts[a] in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to serving the saints— 16 to submit yourselves to people like these and to anyone else who shares their labor and hard work. 17 I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus came here, because what was lacking they have supplied through you. 18 They refreshed my spirit—and yours, too. Therefore, appreciate men like that.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 16:15 Lit. the first fruits