1 Corinthians 16:18

For they refreshed my spirit and yours: acknowledge ye therefore them that are such.

'For' -seems to explain the "lack" mentioned in the previous verse.

'refreshed my spirit' -'This sentence scarcely needs comment for any who have ever been thus visited by longtime friends in the faith, especially those with whom one has worked.' (Fee p. 832) 'The arrival of people like Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus is. source of joy to the beleaguered warrior..They offered refreshment of soul..' (McGuiggan p. 218)

'They have cheered my heart' (Gspd); 'for they have lightened my spirit' (Con) (See Colossians 4:11)

'and yours' -they had greatly encouraged the Corinthians in time past also.

'acknowledge ye therefore them that are such' -'for which cause give respect to such' (Bas); 'Such men deserve your recognition' (Knox); 'Recognize the worth of such men as these' (TCNT)

'In the interest of the brethren at Corinth, these three men had taken. long journey, probably at their own expense and had faced certain hazards.' (Willis p. 616)

'These were the messengers which bore the Corinthian letter to Paul....What Paul says of them here was probably written to keep the Corinthians from showing resentment toward them for having told him the sad condition of the church..' (McGarvey p. 165)

FINAL GREETINGS: