1 Corinthians 16:15
New Testament • 11 words with Strong's data
"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,)"
Word-by-Word Analysis
אָח
ʼâch
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father))
יָדַע
yâdaʻ
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o...
בַּיִת
bayith
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
Στεφανᾶς
Stephanâs
from G4737 (στεφανόω)); Stephanas, a Christian
Ἀχαΐα
Achaḯa
Achaia (i.e. Greece), a country of Europe
τάσσω
tássō
to arrange in an orderly manner, i.e. assign or dispose (to a certain position or lot)
עָשָׂה
ʻâsâh
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
יָד
yâd
a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),
חָסִיד
châçîyd
properly, kind, i.e. (religiously) pious (a saint)
Key Terms in This Verse
τάσσω tássō
to arrange in an orderly manner, i.e. assign or dispose (to a certain position or lot)
Study G5021 →יָד yâd
a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),
Study H3027 →עָשָׂה ʻâsâh
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
Study H6213 →אָח ʼâch
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father))
Study H251 →יָדַע yâdaʻ
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation, care, recognition; and causatively, in...
Study H3045 →Cross References
Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my well-beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.
And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.
But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.
For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:
As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
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.
Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.
For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,
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;
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 ...
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...
I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
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