Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas.
Whatever the case, Paul considered Stephanas' household exemplary.
Ver16.- And I baptized also the house of Stephanas.
Achaicus, Fortunatus, and Stephanas may have been the ones who delivered the letter?
So Stephanas and his two companions were warmly recommended for their labors in behalf of the Corinthians.
I also baptized the household of Stephanas; besides them, I don't know whether I baptized any other.
And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.
Today among God's people, there are many devoted overseers who, like Stephanas, are ministering to their brothers.
Imitate Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus,
who did not shrink back from their responsibility to advise Paul of the situation and then confidently leave matters in Jehovah's hands.
Stephanas' family must have recognized
that there was work to be done for the good of the congregation and voluntarily accepted this service as a personal responsibility.
Now I beg you, brothers you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia,
and that they have set themselves to serve the saints.
I beseech you, brethren, ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia,
and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints.
No doubt worried about the welfare of their brothers in such a troubled spiritual climate, Achaicus,
Fortunatus, and Stephanas undertook a journey to visit the apostle Paul in Ephesus.
Cor 16:15 I beseech you, brethren,(ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia,
and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,).
The continued patient activity of brothers like Achaicus, Fortunatus, and Stephanas, as well as the visit of Titus,
had produced a good effect.- 2 Corinthians 7: 8- 15; compare Acts 16: 4,
It may be that Paul learned about the situation from Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, who had traveled from Corinth to Ephesus where Paul was
staying. Paul had also received a letter of inquiry from the Christian congregation in Corinth.