1 Corinthians 16:17

I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.

Cross-reference

1 Corinthians 16:15 Historical context

In 1 Corinthians 16:15, Paul introduces Stephanas's household as devoted to serving the saints — the very people he rejoices over in the main verse.

1 Corinthians 1:16 Historical context

1 Corinthians 1:16 mentions Paul baptizing the household of Stephanas, the same Stephanas whose arrival he celebrates here.

Philippians 2:30 uses the same phrase 'what was lacking' (to husterema) for Epaphroditus, mirroring the service of Stephanas and company.

2 Corinthians 11:9 records Paul's need supplied by Macedonian brothers, mirroring the support Stephanas et al provided here.

In Philemon 1:13, Paul wishes Onesimus could serve him on Philemon's behalf, similar to how Stephanas et al filled the Corinthians' absence.

In 2 Corinthians 7:6, God comforts Paul through Titus' arrival, paralleling the refreshment from Stephanas and friends.