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Observe here, 1. The honourable mention which St. Paul makes of Stephanas, and his house; they were the first fruits of Achaia, that is, the first three converted to Christianity. It is a great honour to be in Christ before others: happy they that come in at the call of Christ, even at the last hour; but thrice happy those that come in at the first, who are the first-ripe fruits unto God.
Observe, 2. What good proof and evidence Stephanas gave of the sincerity of his early conversion: He addicted himself to the ministry of the saints; that is, he was very forward to assist the poor saints with his estate and labour. There is no better evidence of our interest in Christ than an entire affection and operative compassion towards all our fellow-members in Christ, for grace's sake.
Observe, 3. The great deference and regard, the special respect and honour, which was due, and is here commanded to be paid, to Stephanas, for his ministering to the poor saints that were in want: Submit yourselves unto such: that is, give reverence and honour to them, and to all such as are like unto them, who laboured with the apostle in the furthering of the gospel.