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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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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 16:17
18th Century
Theologian
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 Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 16:17
At the coming (επ τη παρουσια). At the coming here of Stephanas, etc., the very word used of the παρουσια of Christ (15:23).
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 16:17
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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John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 16:17
17th Century
Pastor
I am glad of the coming of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and
Achaicus
Who very probably …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 16:13–18
17th Century
Minister
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…