1 Corinthians 16:15 Cross References - MSTC

¹⁵ Brethren, ye know the house of Stephanas, how that they are the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have appointed themselves to minister unto the saints:

³⁶ There was at Joppa a certain woman, which was a disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: the same was full of good works and alms deeds, which she did. ³⁷ And it chanced in those days that she was sick and died. When they had washed her and laid her in a chamber - ³⁸ Because Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there — they sent unto him, desiring him that he would not be grieved to come unto them. ³⁹ Peter arose and came with them: And when he was come, they brought him into the chamber, and all the widows stood round about him weeping and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made while she was with them. ⁴⁰ And Peter put them all forth and kneeled down and prayed and turned him to the body, and said, "Tabitha, arise." And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up. ⁴¹ And he gave her the hand and lift her up, and called the saints and widows and showed her alive.

¹² When Gallio was ruler of the country of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,

¹³ Distribute unto the necessity of the saints, and diligently to harbour.

²⁵ Now go I unto Jerusalem, and minister unto the saints.

³¹ that I may be delivered from them which believe not in Jewry; and that this my service, which I have to Jerusalem, may be accepted of the saints,

² that ye receive her in the Lord as it becometh saints, and that ye assist her, in whatsoever business she needeth of your aid. For she hath succored many, and mine own self also.

⁵ Likewise, greet all the congregation that is in their house. Salute my well beloved Epaenetes, which is the firstfruit among them of Achaia.

¹⁶ I baptised also the house of Stephanas. Furthermore know I not whether I baptised any man of you or no.

¹⁷ I am glad of the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.

⁴ and prayed us with great instance, that we would receive their benefit, and suffer them to be partakers with others in ministering to the saints.

¹ Of the ministering to the saints, it is but superfluous for me to write unto you:

¹² For the office of this ministration, not only supplieth the need of the saints: but also is abundant herein, that for this laudable ministering, thanks might be given to God of many, ¹³ which praise God for the obedience of your professing the gospel of Christ, and for your singleness, in distributing to them, and to all men. ¹⁴ And in their prayers to God for you, long after you, for the abundant grace of God given unto you. ¹⁵ Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.

¹⁰ and well reported of in good works: if she have nourished children, if she have been liberal to strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have ministered unto them which were in adversity, if she were continually given unto all manner good works.

⁷ And we have great joy and consolation over thy love: For by thee, brother, the saints' hearts are comforted.

¹⁰ For God is not unrighteous that he should forget your work and labour that proceedeth of love, which love showed in his name, which have ministered unto the saints, and yet minister.

¹⁰ As every man hath received the gift, minister the same one to another as good ministers of the manifold grace of God.

⁴ These are they, which were not defiled with women, for they are virgins. These follow the lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from men being the first fruits unto God and to the lamb,