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  • Amplified Bible - Brothers and sisters, you know that those of the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to God’s people—now I urge you
  • 新标点和合本 - 弟兄们,你们晓得司提反一家,是亚该亚初结的果子,并且他们专以服侍圣徒为念。
  • 和合本2010(上帝版-简体) - 弟兄们,你们知道司提法那一家,是亚该亚初结的果子;他们专以服事圣徒为念。
  • 和合本2010(神版-简体) - 弟兄们,你们知道司提法那一家,是亚该亚初结的果子;他们专以服事圣徒为念。
  • 当代译本 - 弟兄姊妹,你们都知道司提法纳一家在亚该亚是最早信主的 ,也知道他们怎样尽心竭力地服侍圣徒。
  • 圣经新译本 - 弟兄们,你们知道司提反一家人是亚该亚初结的果子,他们专心地服事圣徒。
  • 中文标准译本 - 弟兄们,你们知道司提法纳一家人是亚该亚初熟的果子,而且他们献上了自己去服事圣徒们。我劝你们,
  • 现代标点和合本 - 弟兄们,你们晓得司提反一家,是亚该亚初结的果子,并且他们专以服侍圣徒为念。
  • 和合本(拼音版) - 弟兄们,你们晓得,司提反一家是亚该亚初结的果子,并且他们专以服侍圣徒为念。
  • New International Version - You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the Lord’s people. I urge you, brothers and sisters,
  • New International Reader's Version - You know that the first believers in Achaia were from the family of Stephanas. They have spent all their time serving the Lord’s people. Brothers and sisters, I am asking you
  • English Standard Version - Now I urge you, brothers —you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints—
  • New Living Translation - 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. I urge you, dear brothers and sisters,
  • The Message - 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. I want you to honor and look up to people like that: companions and workers who show us how to do it, giving us something to aspire to.
  • Christian Standard Bible - Brothers and sisters, you know the household of Stephanas: They are the firstfruits of Achaia and have devoted themselves to serving the saints. I urge you
  • New American Standard Bible - Now I urge you, brothers and sisters: you know the household of Stephanas, that they are the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to ministry to the saints;
  • New King James Version - 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—
  • American Standard Version - 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),
  • King James Version - 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,)
  • New English Translation - Now, brothers and sisters, you know about the household of Stephanus, that as the first converts of Achaia, they devoted themselves to ministry for the saints. I urge you
  • World English Bible - Now I beg you, brothers—you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to serve the saints—
  • 新標點和合本 - 弟兄們,你們曉得司提法那一家,是亞該亞初結的果子,並且他們專以服事聖徒為念。
  • 和合本2010(上帝版-繁體) - 弟兄們,你們知道司提法那一家,是亞該亞初結的果子;他們專以服事聖徒為念。
  • 和合本2010(神版-繁體) - 弟兄們,你們知道司提法那一家,是亞該亞初結的果子;他們專以服事聖徒為念。
  • 當代譯本 - 弟兄姊妹,你們都知道司提法納一家在亞該亞是最早信主的 ,也知道他們怎樣盡心竭力地服侍聖徒。
  • 聖經新譯本 - 弟兄們,你們知道司提反一家人是亞該亞初結的果子,他們專心地服事聖徒。
  • 呂振中譯本 - 弟兄們,你們知道 司提反阿 一家是 亞該亞 的初結果子,又是怎樣派定自己作服事聖徒之工的;
  • 中文標準譯本 - 弟兄們,你們知道司提法納一家人是亞該亞初熟的果子,而且他們獻上了自己去服事聖徒們。我勸你們,
  • 現代標點和合本 - 弟兄們,你們曉得司提反一家,是亞該亞初結的果子,並且他們專以服侍聖徒為念。
  • 文理和合譯本 - 兄弟乎、爾知司提反家乃亞該亞初實之果、且專事聖徒者、
  • 文理委辦譯本 - 爾知士提反家、在亞該亞、首宗主、專事聖徒、
  • 施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 兄弟乎、爾知 司提反 家、乃在 亞該亞 首先信主者、且專心事聖徒、
  • 吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 斯德法 一家、乃 亞該亞 之首先奉教者、專心為聖教服務、此兄弟之所知也。
  • Nueva Versión Internacional - Bien saben que los de la familia de Estéfanas fueron los primeros convertidos de Acaya, y que se han dedicado a servir a los creyentes. Les recomiendo, hermanos,
  • 현대인의 성경 - 형제 여러분, 여러분도 알고 있겠지만 스데바나의 가정은 아가야 지방에서 제일 먼저 믿었으며 또 성도들을 섬기는 일에 몸 바쳐 일해 왔습니다.
  • Новый Русский Перевод - И еще я прошу вас, братья: вы знаете, что Стефан и все живущие в его доме были первыми из уверовавших в Ахаии . Они посвятили себя служению святым –
  • Восточный перевод - И ещё я прошу вас, братья: вы знаете, что Стефан и все живущие в его доме были первыми из уверовавших в Ахаии . Они посвятили себя служению святому народу Всевышнего –
  • Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - И ещё я прошу вас, братья: вы знаете, что Стефан и все живущие в его доме были первыми из уверовавших в Ахаии . Они посвятили себя служению святому народу Аллаха –
  • Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - И ещё я прошу вас, братья: вы знаете, что Стефан и все живущие в его доме были первыми из уверовавших в Охоии . Они посвятили себя служению святому народу Всевышнего –
  • La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Encore une recommandation, frères et sœurs : vous connaissez Stéphanas et sa famille. Vous vous souvenez qu’ils ont été les premiers à se convertir au Seigneur dans toute l’Achaïe. Vous savez qu’ils se sont spontanément mis au service des membres du peuple saint.
  • リビングバイブル - ステパナとその一家を覚えているでしょう。ギリシヤで最初にクリスチャンになった人たちです。今、あちこちのクリスチャンのために、熱心に援助や奉仕の活動をしています。
  • Nestle Aland 28 - Παρακαλῶ δὲ ὑμᾶς, ἀδελφοί· οἴδατε τὴν οἰκίαν Στεφανᾶ, ὅτι ἐστὶν ἀπαρχὴ τῆς Ἀχαΐας καὶ εἰς διακονίαν τοῖς ἁγίοις ἔταξαν ἑαυτούς·
  • unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - παρακαλῶ δὲ ὑμᾶς, ἀδελφοί, οἴδατε τὴν οἰκίαν Στεφανᾶ, ὅτι ἐστὶν ἀπαρχὴ τῆς Ἀχαΐας, καὶ εἰς διακονίαν τοῖς ἁγίοις ἔταξαν ἑαυτούς;
  • Nova Versão Internacional - Vocês sabem que os da casa de Estéfanas foram o primeiro fruto da Acaia e que eles têm se dedicado ao serviço dos santos. Recomendo, irmãos,
  • Hoffnung für alle - Noch eins, liebe Brüder und Schwestern: Ihr kennt doch Stephanas und alle, die bei ihm leben. Sie waren die ersten Christen in der Provinz Achaja und haben sich ganz für den Dienst in der Gemeinde zur Verfügung gestellt.
  • Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Anh chị em còn nhớ gia đình Sê-pha-na, là những người tin Chúa đầu tiên tại Hy Lạp. Họ đã hết lòng giúp đỡ phục vụ tín hữu khắp nơi. Tôi khuyên anh chị em
  • พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ท่านทั้งหลายทราบอยู่ว่าครอบครัวของสเทฟานัสเป็นผู้กลับใจกลุ่มแรกในแคว้นอาคายา และพวกเขาถวายตัวรับใช้ประชากรของพระเจ้า พี่น้องทั้งหลาย ข้าพเจ้าขอให้ท่าน
  • พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - พี่​น้อง​ทั้ง​หลาย ท่าน​ทราบ​ว่า​ใน​แคว้น​อาคายา ครอบครัว​ของ​สเทฟานัส​เป็น​กลุ่ม​แรก​ที่​เชื่อ​พระ​เจ้า และ​พวก​เขา​ได้​อุทิศ​ตน​เพื่อ​รับใช้​งาน​ให้​กับ​ผู้​บริสุทธิ์​ของ​พระ​เจ้า
Cross Reference
  • Acts 18:12 - But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia (southern Greece), the Jews made a united attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat,
  • 1 Corinthians 16:17 - I rejoice because Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus have arrived, for they have made up for your absence.
  • Romans 15:31 - [and pray] that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints (Jewish believers) there;
  • Philemon 1:7 - For I have had great joy and comfort and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints (God’s people) have been refreshed through you, my brother.
  • 2 Corinthians 9:12 - For the ministry of this service (offering) is not only supplying the needs of the saints (God’s people), but is also overflowing through many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
  • 2 Corinthians 9:13 - Because of this act of ministry, they will glorify God for your obedience to the gospel of Christ which you confess, as well as for your generous participation [in this gift] for them and for all [the other believers in need],
  • 2 Corinthians 9:14 - and they also long for you while they pray on your behalf, because of the surpassing measure of God’s grace [His undeserved favor, mercy, and blessing which is revealed] in you.
  • 2 Corinthians 9:15 - Now thanks be to God for His indescribable gift [which is precious beyond words]!
  • Hebrews 6:10 - For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for His name in ministering to [the needs of] the saints (God’s people), as you do.
  • 1 Timothy 5:10 - and has a reputation for good deeds; [she is eligible] if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the feet of the saints (God’s people), if she has assisted the distressed, and has devoted herself to doing good in every way.
  • Revelation 14:4 - These are the ones who have not been defiled [by relations] with women, for they are celibate. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These have been purchased and redeemed from among men [of Israel] as the first fruits [sanctified and set apart for special service] for God and the Lamb.
  • Acts 9:36 - Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, (which translated into Greek means Dorcas). She was rich in acts of kindness and charity which she continually did.
  • Acts 9:37 - During that time it happened that she became sick and died; and when they had washed her body, they laid it in an upstairs room.
  • Acts 9:38 - Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, urging him, “Come to us without delay.”
  • Acts 9:39 - So Peter got up [at once] and went with them. When he arrived, they brought him into the upstairs room; and all the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing [him] all the tunics and robes that Dorcas used to make while she was with them.
  • Acts 9:40 - But Peter sent them all out [of the room] and knelt down and prayed; then turning to the body he said, “Tabitha, arise!” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
  • Acts 9:41 - And he gave her his hand and helped her up; and then he called in the saints (God’s people) and the widows, and he presented her [to them] alive.
  • Romans 15:25 - But for now, I am going to Jerusalem to serve the saints (Jewish believers).
  • 2 Corinthians 8:4 - begging us insistently for the privilege of participating in the service for [the support of] the saints [in Jerusalem].
  • Romans 16:2 - that you may receive her in the Lord [with love and hospitality], as God’s people ought to receive one another. And that you may help her in whatever matter she may require assistance from you, for she has been a helper of many, including myself.
  • 2 Corinthians 9:1 - Now it is unnecessary for me to write to you about the offering [that is to be made] for the saints [in Jerusalem];
  • 1 Peter 4:10 - Just as each one of you has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another as [is appropriate for] good stewards of God’s multi-faceted grace [faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God’s unmerited favor].
  • Romans 12:13 - contributing to the needs of God’s people, pursuing [the practice of] hospitality.
  • 1 Corinthians 1:16 - Now I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know if I baptized anyone else.
  • Romans 16:5 - Also greet the church that meets in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who is the first convert to Christ from [the west coast province of] Asia [Minor].
Parallel VersesCross Reference
  • Amplified Bible - Brothers and sisters, you know that those of the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to God’s people—now I urge you
  • 新标点和合本 - 弟兄们,你们晓得司提反一家,是亚该亚初结的果子,并且他们专以服侍圣徒为念。
  • 和合本2010(上帝版-简体) - 弟兄们,你们知道司提法那一家,是亚该亚初结的果子;他们专以服事圣徒为念。
  • 和合本2010(神版-简体) - 弟兄们,你们知道司提法那一家,是亚该亚初结的果子;他们专以服事圣徒为念。
  • 当代译本 - 弟兄姊妹,你们都知道司提法纳一家在亚该亚是最早信主的 ,也知道他们怎样尽心竭力地服侍圣徒。
  • 圣经新译本 - 弟兄们,你们知道司提反一家人是亚该亚初结的果子,他们专心地服事圣徒。
  • 中文标准译本 - 弟兄们,你们知道司提法纳一家人是亚该亚初熟的果子,而且他们献上了自己去服事圣徒们。我劝你们,
  • 现代标点和合本 - 弟兄们,你们晓得司提反一家,是亚该亚初结的果子,并且他们专以服侍圣徒为念。
  • 和合本(拼音版) - 弟兄们,你们晓得,司提反一家是亚该亚初结的果子,并且他们专以服侍圣徒为念。
  • New International Version - You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the Lord’s people. I urge you, brothers and sisters,
  • New International Reader's Version - You know that the first believers in Achaia were from the family of Stephanas. They have spent all their time serving the Lord’s people. Brothers and sisters, I am asking you
  • English Standard Version - Now I urge you, brothers —you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints—
  • New Living Translation - 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. I urge you, dear brothers and sisters,
  • The Message - 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. I want you to honor and look up to people like that: companions and workers who show us how to do it, giving us something to aspire to.
  • Christian Standard Bible - Brothers and sisters, you know the household of Stephanas: They are the firstfruits of Achaia and have devoted themselves to serving the saints. I urge you
  • New American Standard Bible - Now I urge you, brothers and sisters: you know the household of Stephanas, that they are the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to ministry to the saints;
  • New King James Version - 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—
  • American Standard Version - 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),
  • King James Version - 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,)
  • New English Translation - Now, brothers and sisters, you know about the household of Stephanus, that as the first converts of Achaia, they devoted themselves to ministry for the saints. I urge you
  • World English Bible - Now I beg you, brothers—you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to serve the saints—
  • 新標點和合本 - 弟兄們,你們曉得司提法那一家,是亞該亞初結的果子,並且他們專以服事聖徒為念。
  • 和合本2010(上帝版-繁體) - 弟兄們,你們知道司提法那一家,是亞該亞初結的果子;他們專以服事聖徒為念。
  • 和合本2010(神版-繁體) - 弟兄們,你們知道司提法那一家,是亞該亞初結的果子;他們專以服事聖徒為念。
  • 當代譯本 - 弟兄姊妹,你們都知道司提法納一家在亞該亞是最早信主的 ,也知道他們怎樣盡心竭力地服侍聖徒。
  • 聖經新譯本 - 弟兄們,你們知道司提反一家人是亞該亞初結的果子,他們專心地服事聖徒。
  • 呂振中譯本 - 弟兄們,你們知道 司提反阿 一家是 亞該亞 的初結果子,又是怎樣派定自己作服事聖徒之工的;
  • 中文標準譯本 - 弟兄們,你們知道司提法納一家人是亞該亞初熟的果子,而且他們獻上了自己去服事聖徒們。我勸你們,
  • 現代標點和合本 - 弟兄們,你們曉得司提反一家,是亞該亞初結的果子,並且他們專以服侍聖徒為念。
  • 文理和合譯本 - 兄弟乎、爾知司提反家乃亞該亞初實之果、且專事聖徒者、
  • 文理委辦譯本 - 爾知士提反家、在亞該亞、首宗主、專事聖徒、
  • 施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 兄弟乎、爾知 司提反 家、乃在 亞該亞 首先信主者、且專心事聖徒、
  • 吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 斯德法 一家、乃 亞該亞 之首先奉教者、專心為聖教服務、此兄弟之所知也。
  • Nueva Versión Internacional - Bien saben que los de la familia de Estéfanas fueron los primeros convertidos de Acaya, y que se han dedicado a servir a los creyentes. Les recomiendo, hermanos,
  • 현대인의 성경 - 형제 여러분, 여러분도 알고 있겠지만 스데바나의 가정은 아가야 지방에서 제일 먼저 믿었으며 또 성도들을 섬기는 일에 몸 바쳐 일해 왔습니다.
  • Новый Русский Перевод - И еще я прошу вас, братья: вы знаете, что Стефан и все живущие в его доме были первыми из уверовавших в Ахаии . Они посвятили себя служению святым –
  • Восточный перевод - И ещё я прошу вас, братья: вы знаете, что Стефан и все живущие в его доме были первыми из уверовавших в Ахаии . Они посвятили себя служению святому народу Всевышнего –
  • Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - И ещё я прошу вас, братья: вы знаете, что Стефан и все живущие в его доме были первыми из уверовавших в Ахаии . Они посвятили себя служению святому народу Аллаха –
  • Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - И ещё я прошу вас, братья: вы знаете, что Стефан и все живущие в его доме были первыми из уверовавших в Охоии . Они посвятили себя служению святому народу Всевышнего –
  • La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Encore une recommandation, frères et sœurs : vous connaissez Stéphanas et sa famille. Vous vous souvenez qu’ils ont été les premiers à se convertir au Seigneur dans toute l’Achaïe. Vous savez qu’ils se sont spontanément mis au service des membres du peuple saint.
  • リビングバイブル - ステパナとその一家を覚えているでしょう。ギリシヤで最初にクリスチャンになった人たちです。今、あちこちのクリスチャンのために、熱心に援助や奉仕の活動をしています。
  • Nestle Aland 28 - Παρακαλῶ δὲ ὑμᾶς, ἀδελφοί· οἴδατε τὴν οἰκίαν Στεφανᾶ, ὅτι ἐστὶν ἀπαρχὴ τῆς Ἀχαΐας καὶ εἰς διακονίαν τοῖς ἁγίοις ἔταξαν ἑαυτούς·
  • unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - παρακαλῶ δὲ ὑμᾶς, ἀδελφοί, οἴδατε τὴν οἰκίαν Στεφανᾶ, ὅτι ἐστὶν ἀπαρχὴ τῆς Ἀχαΐας, καὶ εἰς διακονίαν τοῖς ἁγίοις ἔταξαν ἑαυτούς;
  • Nova Versão Internacional - Vocês sabem que os da casa de Estéfanas foram o primeiro fruto da Acaia e que eles têm se dedicado ao serviço dos santos. Recomendo, irmãos,
  • Hoffnung für alle - Noch eins, liebe Brüder und Schwestern: Ihr kennt doch Stephanas und alle, die bei ihm leben. Sie waren die ersten Christen in der Provinz Achaja und haben sich ganz für den Dienst in der Gemeinde zur Verfügung gestellt.
  • Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Anh chị em còn nhớ gia đình Sê-pha-na, là những người tin Chúa đầu tiên tại Hy Lạp. Họ đã hết lòng giúp đỡ phục vụ tín hữu khắp nơi. Tôi khuyên anh chị em
  • พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ท่านทั้งหลายทราบอยู่ว่าครอบครัวของสเทฟานัสเป็นผู้กลับใจกลุ่มแรกในแคว้นอาคายา และพวกเขาถวายตัวรับใช้ประชากรของพระเจ้า พี่น้องทั้งหลาย ข้าพเจ้าขอให้ท่าน
  • พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - พี่​น้อง​ทั้ง​หลาย ท่าน​ทราบ​ว่า​ใน​แคว้น​อาคายา ครอบครัว​ของ​สเทฟานัส​เป็น​กลุ่ม​แรก​ที่​เชื่อ​พระ​เจ้า และ​พวก​เขา​ได้​อุทิศ​ตน​เพื่อ​รับใช้​งาน​ให้​กับ​ผู้​บริสุทธิ์​ของ​พระ​เจ้า
  • Acts 18:12 - But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia (southern Greece), the Jews made a united attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat,
  • 1 Corinthians 16:17 - I rejoice because Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus have arrived, for they have made up for your absence.
  • Romans 15:31 - [and pray] that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints (Jewish believers) there;
  • Philemon 1:7 - For I have had great joy and comfort and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints (God’s people) have been refreshed through you, my brother.
  • 2 Corinthians 9:12 - For the ministry of this service (offering) is not only supplying the needs of the saints (God’s people), but is also overflowing through many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
  • 2 Corinthians 9:13 - Because of this act of ministry, they will glorify God for your obedience to the gospel of Christ which you confess, as well as for your generous participation [in this gift] for them and for all [the other believers in need],
  • 2 Corinthians 9:14 - and they also long for you while they pray on your behalf, because of the surpassing measure of God’s grace [His undeserved favor, mercy, and blessing which is revealed] in you.
  • 2 Corinthians 9:15 - Now thanks be to God for His indescribable gift [which is precious beyond words]!
  • Hebrews 6:10 - For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for His name in ministering to [the needs of] the saints (God’s people), as you do.
  • 1 Timothy 5:10 - and has a reputation for good deeds; [she is eligible] if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the feet of the saints (God’s people), if she has assisted the distressed, and has devoted herself to doing good in every way.
  • Revelation 14:4 - These are the ones who have not been defiled [by relations] with women, for they are celibate. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These have been purchased and redeemed from among men [of Israel] as the first fruits [sanctified and set apart for special service] for God and the Lamb.
  • Acts 9:36 - Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, (which translated into Greek means Dorcas). She was rich in acts of kindness and charity which she continually did.
  • Acts 9:37 - During that time it happened that she became sick and died; and when they had washed her body, they laid it in an upstairs room.
  • Acts 9:38 - Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, urging him, “Come to us without delay.”
  • Acts 9:39 - So Peter got up [at once] and went with them. When he arrived, they brought him into the upstairs room; and all the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing [him] all the tunics and robes that Dorcas used to make while she was with them.
  • Acts 9:40 - But Peter sent them all out [of the room] and knelt down and prayed; then turning to the body he said, “Tabitha, arise!” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
  • Acts 9:41 - And he gave her his hand and helped her up; and then he called in the saints (God’s people) and the widows, and he presented her [to them] alive.
  • Romans 15:25 - But for now, I am going to Jerusalem to serve the saints (Jewish believers).
  • 2 Corinthians 8:4 - begging us insistently for the privilege of participating in the service for [the support of] the saints [in Jerusalem].
  • Romans 16:2 - that you may receive her in the Lord [with love and hospitality], as God’s people ought to receive one another. And that you may help her in whatever matter she may require assistance from you, for she has been a helper of many, including myself.
  • 2 Corinthians 9:1 - Now it is unnecessary for me to write to you about the offering [that is to be made] for the saints [in Jerusalem];
  • 1 Peter 4:10 - Just as each one of you has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another as [is appropriate for] good stewards of God’s multi-faceted grace [faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God’s unmerited favor].
  • Romans 12:13 - contributing to the needs of God’s people, pursuing [the practice of] hospitality.
  • 1 Corinthians 1:16 - Now I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know if I baptized anyone else.
  • Romans 16:5 - Also greet the church that meets in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who is the first convert to Christ from [the west coast province of] Asia [Minor].
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