1 Corinthians 16:18
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
1 Corinthians 16:18 in other translations
| BSB | For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men. |
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| 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. |
| YLT | for they did refresh my spirit and yours; acknowledge ye, therefore, those who are such. |
| DARBY | For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: own therefore such. |
| BBE | For they gave comfort to my spirit and to yours: for which cause give respect to such people. |
| Webster | For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such. |
What does 1 Corinthians 16:18 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
And your's. "By removing," says locke, "those suspicions and fears that were on both sides." By this supplying your absence, they have benefited us both. For Paul gained information of those absent, and they gained in the counsel afforded to them by the apostle."--Bloomfield.
"For they refreshed my spirit by their obliging behaviour and edifying conversation, as, I doubt not, they have often refreshed yours by their ministrations among you."--Doddridge. The sense seems to be, that their visit to him would be a benefit to both; would result in imparting comfort, a good understanding, an increase of their mutual attachment, and ultimately a large accession to their mutual joy when they should again meet.
Therefore acknowledge ye them that are such. Receive affectionately; recognise as brethren; cherish, treat kindly all that evince such a spirit. 1Cor 16:15. 1Cor 16:16. The apostle here designs, evidently, that the Corinthians should receive them kindly on their return, and regard with deference and respect the counsel which they might offer, and the message which they might bear from him.
(i) "acknowledge ye them" 1Thes 5:12
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 1 Corinthians 16:13-18
A Christian is always in danger, therefore should ever be on the watch. He should be fixed in the faith of the gospel, and never desert or give it up. By this faith alone he will be able to keep his ground in an hour of temptation. Christians should be careful that charity not only reigns in their hearts, but shines in their lives. There is a great difference between Christian firmness and feverish warmth and…
1 Corinthians 16:18 in the original Greek
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Cross references for 1 Corinthians 16:18
- Philemon 1:7
For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
- 2 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.
- Romans 15:32
That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.
- Colossians 4:8
Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
- Proverbs 25:25
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
- Proverbs 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.
- 1 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;
- Philemon 1:20
Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.
- 2 Corinthians 7:6-7
Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus; And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.
- 3 John 1:4
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:6-7
But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you: Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith:
- Philippians 2:28-29
I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
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Context
- 1 Corinthians 16:17
I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
- 1 Corinthians 16:18
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
- 1 Corinthians 16:19
The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
1 Corinthians 16:18 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Porque recrearon mi espíritu y el vuestro: reconoced pues á los tales. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | car ils ont récréé mon esprit et le vôtre: reconnaissez donc de tels hommes. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Denn sie haben meinen Geist erquickt und den eurigen; erkennet nun solche an. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | refecerunt enim et meum spiritum, et vestrum. Cognoscite ergo qui hujusmodi sunt. |