1Co 16:15. Τοῖς ἁγίοις, to the saints) The Dative is governed by διακονίαν, ministry. To the saints of Israel, for they were the first fruits of Achaia.-εἁυτοὺς, themselves) spontaneously [These were the very persons, who had come from Corinth to Paul, 1Co 16:17.-V. g.] The more voluntary the service in difficult circumstances, the more agreeable and praiseworthy. 2Co 8:16-17; Isa 6:8.