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Ye know (oidate). Koiné[28928]š form for second perfect indicative used as present of horaō. Parenthetic clause through rest of the verse. Stephanas is mentioned also in 1Co 1:16 and in 1Co 16:17. For aparchē see note on 1Co 15:20, 1Co 15:23.
They have set themselves (etaxan heautous). Remarkable statement worthy of attention today. This noble family appointed themselves to be ministers to the saints that needed it (the poor and needy). Personal work for Christ is still the only way to win the world for Christ, voluntary personal work. If all Christians did it!