~ 1 John 4:7Īnd above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. (Excerpt from John Gill) Bible Verses about Loveīeloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. That the whole of their conduct and behavior towards one another ought to be with charity, which bears all things, and covers a multitude of sins.Īlso, that all their church affairs, their business at church meetings, should be transacted, not with strife and vainglory, but in peace, and with mutual affection, with a concern for the good of each other, and of the whole body, and for the glory of God for without charity or love, and the exercise of this grace, it signifies little what men either have or do and such an exhortation was the more necessary to this church since it was so full of factions, contentions, and divisions. In this verse, Paul was signifying, that the whole of their obedience to Christ, their observation of, and subjection to all His ordinances and commands, should spring from, and be done in love to Him. " Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy." ( 1 Corinthians 14:1) Love for God and fellow humans is to motivate and direct everything we do. Paul had frequently emphasized this teaching to the Corinthians so that they would recognize to let love be their most important intention. This Bible phrase comes from Paul's final instructions to the Corinthians in his first epistle to them. Let all that you do be done in love." ~ 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Bible Meaning of 1 Corinthians 16:14 You must show your appreciation to all who serve so well."Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 18 They have been a wonderful encouragement to me, as they have been to you. They have been providing the help you weren't here to give me. 17 I am very glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have come here. I urge you, dear brothers and sisters, 16 to submit to them and others like them who serve with such devotion. 15 You 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. New Living Translation Final Greetingsġ3 Be on guard. 18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours. 17 I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for what was lacking on your part they supplied. 15 I 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- 16 that you also submit to such, and to everyone who works and labors with us. 14 Let all that you do be done with love. New King James Version Final Greetingsġ3 Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Be proud that you have people like this among you. They partially make up for your absence! 18 They've refreshed me by keeping me in touch with you. 17 I want you to know how delighted I am to have Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus here with me. I want you to 16 honor and look up to people like that: companions and workers who show us how to do it, giving us something to aspire to. 15 Would you do me a favor, friends, and give special recognition to the family of Stephanas? You know, they were among the first converts in Greece, and they've put themselves out, serving Christians ever since then. The Message Final Greetingsġ3 Keep your eyes open, hold tight to your convictions, give it all you've got, be resolute, 14 and love without stopping. 17 I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for your absence, 18 for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. 15 Now I urge you, brothers Or brothers and sisters also verse 20-you know that the household Greek house of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints- 16 be subject to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer. English Standard Version Final Greetingsġ3 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such. 17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied. 15 I 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,) 16 That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth. 14 Let all your things be done with charity. Other Translations of 1 Corinthians 16:13-18 King James Version Final Greetingsġ3 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
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