1 Corinthians 16:12-22
New American Standard Bible
13Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
14All that you do must be done in love.
15Now I urge you, brothers and sisters: you know the household of Stephanas, that they are the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to ministry to the saints;
16I urge that you also be subject to such as these and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.
17I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part.
18For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.
King James Version
13Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
14Let all your things be done with charity.
15I 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,)
16That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboreth.
17I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
18For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
Christian Standard Bible
15Brothers and sisters, you know the household of Stephanas: They are the firstfruits of Achaia and have devoted themselves to serving the saints. I urge you
16also to submit to such people, and to everyone who works and labors with them.
17I am delighted to have Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus present, because these men have made up for your absence.
18For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore recognize such people.
New Living Translation
15You know that Stephanas and his household were the first of the harvest of believers in Greece, and they are spending their lives in service to God’s people. I urge you, dear brothers and sisters,
16to submit to them and others like them who serve with such devotion.
17I am very glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have come here. They have been providing the help you weren’t here to give me.
18They have been a wonderful encouragement to me, as they have been to you. You must show your appreciation to all who serve so well.
English Standard Version
13Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
14Let all that you do be done in love.
15Now 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 —
16be subject to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.
17I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for your absence,
18for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such people.
New International Version
15You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the Lord’s people. I urge you, brothers and sisters,
16to submit to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it.
17I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
18For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.
New King James Version
15I urge you, brethren—you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints—
16that you also submit to such, and to everyone who works and labors with us.