1 Corinthians 16:13-18 - Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 14 Let all that you do be done in love. Now I urge you, brothers—you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints— 16 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 your absence, 18 for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such people.
Be Watchful
What Are You Looking For?
To the Faith
To the Faithful
Stand Firm
In the
Follow
Act
Like
Strong and Courageous
1 Corinthians 14:20 - Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature.
Carrying Out Your
In
Serve God and Others as Stephanas
Treat Your Siblings Well
Understand “One Another”
Paul used this metaphor (“first converts” - first fruits) to indicate not only that Stephanas and his household were the first converts, but also that they were organically united with all who were converted after them. (Pratt)
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