1 Corinthians 16:15 Cross References - BLB

¹⁵ Now I exhort you, brothers—you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruit of Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to service to the saints—

³⁶ Now in Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which translated is called Dorcas. She was full of good works and of alms that she continually did. ³⁷ But in those days it came to pass that, having become sick, she died. And having washed her, they put her in an upper room. ³⁸ Now Lydda being near Joppa, the disciples having heard that Peter is in it, sent two men to him, imploring, “Do not to delay coming to us.” ³⁹ And Peter having risen up, went with them, who having arrived, brought him into the upper room. And all the widows stood by him, weeping and showing the tunics and garments that Dorcas had made, being with them. ⁴⁰ And Peter having put all outside and having bowed the knees, prayed. And having turned to the body he said, “Tabitha, arise!” And she opened her eyes, and having seen Peter, she sat up. ⁴¹ And having given her his hand, he raised her up. And having called the saints and the widows, he presented her living.

¹² But Gallio being proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and led him to the judgment seat,

¹³ contributing to the needs of the saints, pursuing hospitality.

²⁵ But now I am going to Jerusalem, ministering to the saints.

³¹ so that I may be delivered from those refusing to be persuaded in Judea, and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints,

² that you might receive her in the Lord worthily of the saints, and you might assist her in whatever matter she may need of you. For she also has been a patroness of many, and of me myself.

⁵ and the church at their house. Greet Epenetus, my beloved, who is a firstfruit of Asia for Christ.

¹⁶ Now also I baptized the household of Stephanas; as to the rest, I do not know whether I baptized any other.

¹⁷ Now I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because these have filled up your deficiency.

⁴ imploring of us with much entreaty for the grace and the fellowship of the service among the saints.

¹ For it is superfluous for me to write to you now concerning the service for the saints.

¹² For the ministry of this service is not only completely filling up the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing through many thanksgivings to God, ¹³ through the proof of this service, glorifying God at your submission of confession to the gospel of Christ, and the generosity of the participation toward them and toward all. ¹⁴ And their supplication is for you, longing for you on account of the surpassing grace of God upon you. ¹⁵ Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!

¹⁰ being borne witness to in good works: if she has brought up children, if she has entertained strangers, if she has washed the feet of the saints, if she has imparted relief to those being oppressed, if she has followed after every good work.

⁷ For I have great joy and encouragement by occasion of your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.

¹⁰ For God is not unjust to forget your work and the love that you have shown toward His name, having ministered to the saints, and still ministering.

¹⁰ as each has received a gift, to them serving each other as good stewards of the manifold grace of God:

⁴ These are they who have not been defiled with women; for they are pure, these following the Lamb wherever He shall go. These have been redeemed out from men as firstfruits to God and to the Lamb.