I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
Parallel translations
- WEB I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied.
- BSB I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
- NKJV I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for what was lacking on your part they supplied.
- NASB I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part.
- NLT I am very glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have come here. They have been providing the help you weren’t here to give me.
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Quick answer
Paul rejoices that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus came to him and made up for the Corinthians' absence. Their visit brought real comfort and connection.
Overview
These three men likely carried the Corinthians' letter to Paul (see 7:1) and represented the church in person. What was 'lacking' was not a fault but simply the Corinthians' inability to be present with Paul themselves, which these messengers supplied. The verse highlights how individual believers, by their faithful errands and presence, knit churches together in the fellowship of the gospel.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- 2 Cor 11:9And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.
- Phil 2:30Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
- Phlm 1:13Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
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