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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Footnotes

  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, brethren, you know that the household of Steph′anas were the first converts in Acha′ia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints; 16 I urge you to be subject to such men and to every fellow worker and laborer. 17 I rejoice at the coming of Steph′anas and Fortuna′tus and Acha′icus, because they have made up for your absence; 18 for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such men.

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