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1 Corinthians 16:15
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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,)
About 1 Corinthians 16:15
Few verses address The Call to Ministry in Scripture and Cross-Cultural Ministry in the Bible as directly as 1 Corinthians 16:15. This New Testament passage from the epistle of 1 Corinthians has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Philippians 3:14
“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
- 1 Corinthians 1:26
“For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: ”
- 1 Corinthians 7:20
“Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.”
- 1 Peter 3:6
“Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.”
- 1 Timothy 1:12
“And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;”
How to Apply 1 Corinthians 16:15
Pray through 1 Corinthians 16:15 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of The Call to Ministry in Scripture. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.