1 Corinthians 16:15 nasb — Now I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they…

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"Now I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to the saints),"

— 1 Corinthians 16:15, NASB

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1 Corinthians 16 — Context

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But concerning Apollos our brother, I encouraged him greatly to come to you with the brethren; and it was not at all his desire to come now, but he will come when he has opportunity.

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Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.

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Let all that you do be done in love.

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Now I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to the saints),

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that you also be in subjection to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.

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I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part.

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For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.

1 Corinthians 16:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 16:15 say?
1 Corinthians 16:15 in the NASB reads: “Now I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to 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 (NASB): “Now I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to 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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