ACC ~ 1 Corinthians 16 v15

THE FIRST FRUITS OF ACHAIA. DIDYMUS THE BLIND: Paul calls these people the “first fruits” of Achaia, either because they were the first to be converted or because their piety was greater than that of others or because they refused to be ordained on account of their great humility and instead dedicated themselves to the service of others. PAULINE COMMENTARY FROM THE GREEK CHURCH.

THE HOUSEHOLD OF STEPHANAS. CHRYSOSTOM: Stephanas and his family were not only the first to be converted, they were also a shining example to everyone else. Those who are first ought to set an example to those who come afterward and be servants of others, as these people evidently were. HOMILIES ON THE EPISTLES OF PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS 44.3.

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