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Now I beseech you, brethren (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to minister unto the saints),

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Ye know (οιδατε). Koine form for second perfect indicative used as present of οραω. Parenthetic clause through rest of the …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

I beseech you, brethren. The construction here is somewhat involved, but the sense is plain. The words, "I beseech you," in this verse, ar…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The house of Stephanas.—The Apostle here reminds the Corinthians that the devotion of teachers, and all who serve in the gospel mi…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The reference to “the household [GK 3864] of Stephanas” was evidently prompted by the Corinthians’ lack of respect for them; by personal experience…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

You know the house of Stephanas. We know from daily experience how advantageous it is for those whom God has adorned with the most disting…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

I beseech you, brethren
Entreat or exhort you as brethren in the Lord; this entreaty or exhortation is to submission…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

A Christian is always in danger and therefore should always be on the watch. He should be fixed in the faith of the gospel, and never desert or giv…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Here he instructs them about matters concerning his disciples. First, he addre es matters related to Timothy; second, those related to Apollos (ver…

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