1 Corinthians 16:18

Concluding Exhortations

17I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.18For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.

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Berean Standard Bible
For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.
American Standard Version (1901)
For they refreshed my spirit and yours: acknowledge ye therefore them that are such.
Bible in Basic English
For they gave comfort to my spirit and to yours: for which cause give respect to such people.
Douay-Rheims 1899
For they have refreshed both my spirit and yours. Know them, therefore, that are such.
Free Bible Version
They have been a great source of encouragement to me, and to you. People like that deserve your recognition.
Geneva Bible 1599
For they haue comforted my spirite and yours: acknowledge therefore such men.
King James (Authorized) Version
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
Plain English Version
They made my spirit happy, just like they made your spirits happy. Let them know, and let anyone like them know, that you are happy with them for the good things they do.
Translation for Translators
They comforted and encouraged me [SYN], and I expect that this news from me will do the same for you. You should honor them, and you should also honor others like them.
Unlocked Literal Bible
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this.
Noah Webster Bible
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
World English Bible
For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that.
Young's Literal Translation
for they did refresh my spirit and yours; acknowledge ye, therefore, those who [are] such.