1 Corinthians 16:18 Cross References - AUV

¹⁸ For they cheered me up, as they have cheered [or, will cheer] you up [also]. [Note: How these three men did this for Paul and the Corinthians is not known]. You should give recognition to such men.

³² And pray that I will [be able to] come to you joyfully, if it is God’s will, and have a refreshing visit with you.

⁶ But God, who comforts downhearted people, comforted us [also] by the arrival of Titus. ⁷ [We were comforted] not only by his presence, but also [by learning] that you comforted him. He [also] told us of your longing and grieving and concern for me, so that made me all the happier.

¹³ So, we have been encouraged, and in addition to [our] encouragement, we were very glad that Titus was so happy [also], because you had refreshed his spirit.

²⁸ So, I am all the more eager to send him to you people, so that when you see him again you will be glad, and that my sorrow will be lessened [i.e., in knowing that you are relieved to see that he is well again]. ²⁹ So, you should welcome him in [the fellowship of] the Lord with great joy, and regard such people with honor,

⁸ I have sent [i.e., am sending] him to you for this very purpose, so that you can know our situation and that he can encourage your hearts.

⁶ But now Timothy has returned to us from you and brought us good news about your faith and love, and [reported] that you have good memories of us. [He told us that you are] longing to see us, just as we also long to see you. ⁷ So, brothers, through all of our distress and persecution, we were encouraged over you because of your faith,

¹² But we urge you, brothers, to know [i.e., appreciate and respect] those who work hard among you, and who lead you and warn you in [the fellowship of] the Lord. [Note: These men were probably the elders. See Acts 20:28; Heb. 13:17].

⁷ For I have much joy and encouragement from [observing] your love, because you have cheered the hearts of the saints [i.e., God’s holy people], brother.

²⁰ So, brother, I would like to have your help in [the fellowship of] the Lord; cheer me up in Christ [i.e., by welcoming Onesimus back on good terms].

⁷ Remember your leaders who told you God’s message. [Note: This probably refers to former preachers who had since died]. Consider the outcome of the way they lived and imitate their faith.

⁴ I do not have any greater joy than to hear that my [spiritual] children are living according to the truth.

¹¹ Dear [friend], do not imitate what is evil, but [only] what is good. The person who does what is good is [a child] of God; the one who does evil has not seen God [spiritually]. ¹² Demetrius has been given [a favorable] commendation by everyone, and [is commended] by the truth itself. We [apostles] also give him [a favorable] commendation, and you know that our testimony [about these things] is true.