1 Corinthians 16:18
16 That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.
17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
20 All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.
- KJV
- For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
- WEB
- For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that.
- ASV
- For they refreshed my spirit and yours: acknowledge ye therefore them that are such.
- DARBY
- For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: own therefore such.
- BLB
- For they refreshed my spirit and yours⁺. Therefore recognize such [men].
- ÅB
- for de har fornyet min og deres ånd. Skjønn derfor på slike!
- OTB
- For de har forfrisket min ånd og deres. Derfor, anerkjenn slike individer.
- B1930
- for de har vederkveget min og eders ånd. Skjønn derfor på slike!
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Philemon 1:7
For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
Read in context2 Corinthians 7:13
Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.
Read in contextRomans 15:32
That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.
Read in contextColossians 4:8
Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
Read in contextProverbs 25:25
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
Read in contextProverbs 25:13
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
Read in context1 Thessalonians 5:12
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
Read in contextPhilemon 1:20
Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.
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