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I. ITS HAPPINESS — united in —

1. Faith.

2. Hope.

3. Purpose.

II. ITS TRUE NOBILITY — precedence of —

1. Heavenly birth.

2. Experience.

3. Rank.

4. Influence.

III. ITS DEVOTED SERVICE.

1. Love to the brethren.

2. Liberality of spirit.

3. Sincere attachment to the cause of Christ.

(J. Lyth, D.D.)

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KJV: 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,)

WEB: 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),