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I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied.
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A Welcome Delegation
Scholars identify Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus as a delegation from the Corinthian church. They likely carried the letter Paul mentions in 1 Corinthians 7:1. Paul's expressed joy at their arrival shows his deep personal affection and appreciation for these men who came to him in Ephesus.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I am glad of the coming. That is, I am glad that they have come to me at Ephesus. I rejoice that he who was converted by my ministry in Ac…
At the coming (επ τη παρουσια). At the coming here of Stephanas, etc., the very word used of the παρουσια of Christ (15:23).
The reference to “the household [GK 3864] of Stephanas” was evidently prompted by the Corinthians’ lack of respect for them; by personal experience…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I am glad of the coming of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus Who very probably …
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Here he instructs them about matters concerning his disciples. First, he addresses matters related to Timothy; second, those related to Apollos (ve…
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