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Corinthian believer, baptized by Paul, sent to visit him.

Stephanas

Named in 4 verses of 1 Corinthians, first in 1 Corinthians 1:16.

ΣτεφανᾶςStephanas

The name means “crown; crowned.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

About Stephanas Written by AI

Stephanas was a member of the church in Corinth who is mentioned in 1 Corinthians 1:16 and 1 Corinthians 16:15 to 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 (1 Corinthians 1:16). In 1 Corinthians 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 (1 Corinthians 16:17 to 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 (1 Corinthians 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.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

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.

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. 1 Corinthians 1:16

    Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that I do not remember if I baptized anyone else.

  2. 1 Corinthians 16:15

    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,

  3. 1 Corinthians 16:17

    I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.

  4. 1 Corinthians 16:24

    My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.