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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).

15 Now, brothers and sisters, you know that members of the household of Stephanas were the first fruits in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints;(A) 16 I urge you to put yourselves at the service of such people and of everyone who works and toils with them.(B) 17 I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for your absence,(C) 18 for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. So give recognition to such persons.(D)

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