King James Version
What Does 1 Corinthians 16:17 Mean?
“I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.”
Context
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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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That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.
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I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
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For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
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The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary5-6. "Gifts" (1Co 12:4), "administrations" (the various functions and services performed by those having the gifts, compare 1Co 12:28), and "operations" (the actual effects resulting from both the former, through the universally operative power of the one Father who is "above all, through all, and in us all"), form an ascending climax [Henderson, Inspiration].
**same Lord--**whom the Spirit glorifies by these ministrations [Bengel].
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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