Man living at the time of the New Testament
Stephanas was a believer from Corinth who, along with his household, was baptized by Paul and later visited Paul to provide support and encouragement.
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Stephanas was a member of the church in Corinth who is mentioned in 1Co.1.16 and 1Co.16.15-17. He and his household were among the first converts in Achaia (the region of Greece where Corinth was located) and were baptized by Paul himself (1Co.1.16).
In 1Co.16.15, Paul commends the household of Stephanas for their dedication to the service of the saints. This suggests that Stephanas and his family were actively involved in ministering to the needs of the believers in Corinth and had distinguished themselves through their devotion and service.
Later in the same chapter, Paul mentions that Stephanas, along with Fortunatus and Achaicus, had visited him and provided comfort and encouragement (1Co.16.17-18). Their presence was a source of joy and refreshment for Paul, who was facing challenges and opposition in his ministry.
Paul urges the Corinthian church to submit to and acknowledge leaders like Stephanas, who had devoted themselves to the work of the ministry (1Co.16.16). This indicates that Stephanas was a respected leader in the Corinthian church, known for his service and commitment to the gospel.
Overall, Stephanas emerges as an exemplary member of the early church, whose faith, service, and support were highly valued by Paul and the Corinthian believers.
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Crown, a member of the church at Corinth, whose family were among those the apostle had baptized (1 Cor. 1:16; 16:15, 17). He has been supposed by some to have been the “jailer of Philippi” (comp. Acts 16:33). The First Epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi some six years after the jailer’s conversion, and he was with the apostle there at that time.
a Christian convert of Corinth whose household Paul baptized as the “first-fruits of Achaia.” (1 Corinthians 1:16; 16:15) (A.D. 53.)
STEPH'ANAS (crown) was one of the earliest converts to Christianity in Corinth, 1 Cor 16:15, and received baptism at the hands of Paul. 1 Cor 1:16.
STEPH'ANAS (crown) was one of the earliest converts to Christianity in Corinth, 1 Cor 16:15, and received baptism at the hands of Paul. 1 Cor 1:16.
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4 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G4734
Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that I do not remember if I baptized anyone else.
You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,
I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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