18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.
18 for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such men.
18 They've refreshed me by keeping me in touch with you. Be proud that you have people like this among you.
18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.
18 They have been a wonderful encouragement to me, as they have been to you. You must show your appreciation to all who serve so well.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 16:18
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 16:13-18
(Read 1 Corinthians 16:13-18)
A Christian is always in danger, therefore should ever be on the watch. He should be fixed in the faith of the gospel, and never desert or give it up. By this faith alone he will be able to keep his ground in an hour of temptation. Christians should be careful that charity not only reigns in their hearts, but shines in their lives. There is a great difference between Christian firmness and feverish warmth and transport. The apostle gave particular directions as to some who served the cause of Christ among them. Those who serve the saints, those who desire the honour of the churches, and to remove reproaches from them, are to be thought much of, and loved. They should willingly acknowledge the worth of such, and all who laboured with or helped the apostle.