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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Gill's Exposition
I am glad of the coming of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus,.... Who very probably were those of the household of Chloe, mentioned in Co1 1:11, who came either of their own accord, or were sent…
Barnes' Notes
I beseech you, brethren - The construction here is somewhat involved, but the sense is plain. The words, “I beseech you,” in this verse, are evidently to be taken in connection with 1Co 16:16, “I…
Adam Clarke
Ye know the house of Stephanas - Ye know that Stephanas and his family have addicted them to the help of the followers of Christ; they have been the chief instruments of supporting the work of God in…
In this passage the apostle gives,
I. Some general advices; as, 1. That they should watch (Co1 16:13), be wakeful and upon their guard. A Christian is always in danger, and therefore should ever be on…
Cambridge Bible
the house of Stephanas See note on ch. 1Co 1:16.
the firstfruits of Achaia Not necessarily the very first converts, but amongthe very first. See Rom 16:5. -Achaia" is used by St Paul to denote the…
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