1 Corinthians 16:18 net — For they refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this.

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"For they refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this."

— 1 Corinthians 16:18, NET Bible

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1 Corinthians 16 — Context

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Now, brothers and sisters, you know about the household of Stephanus, that as the first converts of Achaia, they devoted themselves to ministry for the saints. I urge you

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also to submit to people like this, and to everyone who cooperates in the work and labors hard.

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I was glad about the arrival of Stephanus, Fortunatus, and Achaicus because they have supplied the fellowship with you that I lacked.

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For they refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this.

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The churches in the province of Asia send greetings to you. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, with the church that meets in their house.

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All the brothers and sisters send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

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I, Paul, send this greeting with my own hand.

1 Corinthians 16:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 16:18 say?
1 Corinthians 16:18 in the NET Bible reads: “For they refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 16:18 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 16:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 16, verse 18.
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 16:18.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 16:18 in?
1 Corinthians 16:18 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 16:18?
1 Corinthians 16:18 reads (NET): “For they refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this.” 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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