1 Corinthians 16:15 kjv — I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addi…

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"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, King James Version

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1 Corinthians 16 — Context

12

As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.

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Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

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Let all your things be done with charity.

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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,)

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That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.

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I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.

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For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.

1 Corinthians 16:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 16:15 say?
1 Corinthians 16:15 in the King James Version reads: “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,)”
Where is 1 Corinthians 16:15 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 16:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 16, verse 15.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 16:15.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 16:15 in?
1 Corinthians 16:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 16:15?
1 Corinthians 16:15 reads (KJV): “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,)” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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