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1 Corinthians 16:12-18
English Standard Version
1 Corinthians 16:12-18
English Standard Version
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12 Now concerning (A)our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was not at all his will[a] to come now. He will come when he has opportunity.
13 (B)Be watchful, (C)stand firm in the faith, (D)act like men, (E)be strong. 14 (F)Let all that you do be done in love.
15 Now I urge you, brothers[b]—you know that (G)the household[c] of Stephanas were (H)the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves (I)to the service of the saints— 16 (J)be subject to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer. 17 I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for (K)your absence, 18 for they (L)refreshed my spirit as well as yours. (M)Give recognition to such people.
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- 1 Corinthians 16:12 Or God's will for him
- 1 Corinthians 16:15 Or brothers and sisters; also verse 20
- 1 Corinthians 16:15 Greek house
1 Corinthians 16:12-18
New International Version
1 Corinthians 16:12-18
New International Version
12 Now about our brother Apollos:(A) I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was quite unwilling to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.
13 Be on your guard; stand firm(B) in the faith; be courageous; be strong.(C) 14 Do everything in love.(D)
15 You know that the household of Stephanas(E) were the first converts(F) in Achaia,(G) and they have devoted themselves to the service(H) of the Lord’s people.(I) I urge you, brothers and sisters, 16 to submit(J) to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it. 17 I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.(K) 18 For they refreshed(L) my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.(M)
1 Corinthians 16:12-18
King James Version
1 Corinthians 16:12-18
King James Version
12 As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.
13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
14 Let all your things be done with charity.
15 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,)
16 That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.
17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
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