1 Corinthians 16:15
1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 16
“I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)”1 Corinthians 16:15
What Does 1 Corinthians 16:15 Mean?
1 Corinthians 16:15 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 16, verse 15 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Community.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 16:15 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 1:16“And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.”Romans 16:5“Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my well-beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.”Romans 12:13“Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.”Romans 15:25“But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.”2 Corinthians 8:4“Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.”Acts 18:12“And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,”Romans 16:2“That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.”2 Corinthians 9:1“For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:”1 Timothy 5:10“Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.”1 Peter 4:10“As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”Revelation 14:4“These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.”Acts 9:36“Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.”Romans 15:31“That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judaea; and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints;”1 Corinthians 16:17“I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.”2 Corinthians 1:1“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:”2 Corinthians 9:2“For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.”2 Corinthians 9:12“For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;”2 Corinthians 11:10“As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.”1 Timothy 3:13“For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.”Philemon 1:7“For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.”
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