“Paul calls these people the "first fruits" of Achaia, either because they were the first to be converted or because their piety was greater than that of others or because they refused to be ordained on account of their great humility and instead dedicated themselves to the service of others.”
Didymus the Blind, 4th c. — PAULINE COMMENTARY FROM THE GREEK CHURCH
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15I 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,)
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In context
13Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
14Let all your things be done with charity.
— 1 Corinthians 16:15 —
16That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.
17I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.