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Selected Verse: 1 Corinthians 16:18 - Strong Concordance
Verse |
Translation |
Text |
1Co 16:18 |
Strong Concordance |
For [1063] they have refreshed [373] my [1699] spirit [4151] and [2532] yours [5216]: therefore [3767] acknowledge ye [1921] them that are such [5108]. |
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King James |
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
refreshed my spirit and yours--"yours" will be refreshed on receiving this letter, by knowing that "my spirit is refreshed" by their having come to me from you; and (perhaps) by the good report they gave of many of you (Co1 1:4-8); my refreshment of spirit redounds to yours, as being my disciples (Co2 7:13; compare Zac 6:8).
acknowledge--render them due acknowledgments by a kind reception of them: Th1 5:12, "know" them in their true worth and treat them accordingly. |
Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
For they have refreshed my spirit - By their presence and conversation. They have given me information respecting the state of things in the church; and their society has been with me of the most gratifying and cheering kind.
And yours - "By removing," says Locke, "those suspicions and fears that were on both sides." "By thus 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 behavior 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; recognize as brethren; cherish, treat kindly all that evince such a spirit; see the notes on Co1 16:15-16. 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. |
Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours - Inasmuch as you share in my comfort. Such therefore acknowledge - With suitable love and respect. |
Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
They have refreshed my spirit and yours - They have been a means of contributing greatly to my comfort; and what contributes to my comfort must increase yours. This is probably the meaning of the apostle.
Therefore acknowledge ye them - Pay them particular respect, and let all be held in esteem in proportion to their work and usefulness. When this is made the rule of respect and esteem, then foolish and capricious attachments will have no place. A man will then be honored in proportion to his merit; and his merit will be estimated by his usefulness among men. |
12 And [1161] we beseech [2065] you [5209], brethren [80], to know [1492] them which [3588] labour [2872] among [1722] you [5213], and [2532] are over [4291] you [5216] in [1722] the Lord [2962], and [2532] admonish [3560] you [5209];
8 Then cried [02199] he upon [0853] me, and spake [01696] unto me, saying [0559], Behold [07200], these that go [03318] toward the north [06828] country [0776] have quieted [05117] my spirit [07307] in the north [06828] country [0776].
13 Therefore [1223] [5124] we were comforted [3870] in [1909] your [5216] comfort [3874]: yea, and [1161] exceedingly [4056] the more [3123] joyed we [5463] for [1909] the joy [5479] of Titus [5103], because [3754] his [846] spirit [4151] was refreshed [373] by [575] you [5216] all [3956].
4 I thank [2168] my [3450] God [2316] always [3842] on [4012] your [5216] behalf [4012], for [1909] the grace [5485] of God [2316] which [3588] is given [1325] you [5213] by [1722] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547];
5 That [3754] in [1722] every thing [3956] ye are enriched [4148] by [1722] him [846], in [1722] all [3956] utterance [3056], and [2532] in all [3956] knowledge [1108];
6 Even as [2531] the testimony [3142] of Christ [5547] was confirmed [950] in [1722] you [5213]:
7 So that [5620] ye [5209] come behind [5302] in [1722] no [3361] [3367] gift [5486]; waiting for [553] the coming [602] of our [2257] Lord [2962] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547]:
8 Who [3739] shall [950] also [2532] confirm [950] you [5209] unto [2193] the end [5056], that ye may be blameless [410] in [1722] the day [2250] of our [2257] Lord [2962] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547].
15 [1161] I beseech [3870] you [5209], brethren [80], (ye know [1492] the house [3614] of Stephanas [4734], that [3754] it is [2076] the firstfruits [536] of Achaia [882], and [2532] that they have addicted [5021] themselves [1438] to [1519] the ministry [1248] of the saints [40],)
16 [2532] That [2443] ye [5210] submit yourselves [5293] unto such [5108], and [2532] to every one [3956] that helpeth [4903] with us, and [2532] laboureth [2872].