1 Corinthians 16:16 web — that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.

World English Bible

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

— 1 Corinthians 16:16, World English Bible

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1 Corinthians 16 — Context

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Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!

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Let all that you do be done in love.

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Now I beg you, brothers (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to serve the saints),

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

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I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied.

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For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that.

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The assemblies of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you much in the Lord, together with the assembly that is in their house.

1 Corinthians 16:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Corinthians 16:16 say?
1 Corinthians 16:16 in the World English Bible reads: “that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 16:16 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 16:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 16, verse 16.
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 16:16.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 16:16 in?
1 Corinthians 16:16 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 16:16?
1 Corinthians 16:16 reads (WEB): “that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.” 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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