1 Corinthians 16:18For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that.
The setting
Ephesus, ~55 AD. Paul reflects on how three visitors didn't just bring news — they renewed his energy for ministry. Modern-day Turkey.
The emotion here: deeply grateful and spiritually renewed
The original word
anapauō (ἀνέπαυσαν) — to cause to rest, refresh completely like a cool drink after desert travel
Why it matters
Paul had been dealing with riots in Ephesus and dangerous opposition to his ministry
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Corinthians 16:18
Paul says they refreshed 'my spirit AND yours' — somehow their visit to Paul energized the Corinthians too
Common misconceptionThis seems like small talk, but Paul is making a theological point: some people carry God's refreshing presence and should be recognized for this spiritual gift.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Corinthians 16:18
Bible Genome reading
1 Corinthians 16:18 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Corinthians 16:18 comes from the book of 1 Corinthians, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Paul. The dominant emotion in this verse is grateful, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the letter genre of biblical literature. Key themes include refreshment, recognition. Notable phrases: refreshed my spirit; acknowledge those. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same grateful
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
— John 3:16
“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith.”
— 2 Timothy 4:7
“It will be, that whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.'”
— Acts 2:21
“for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,”
— Ephesians 2:8
“So now it wasn't you who sent me here, but God, and he has made me a father to Pharaoh, lord of all his house, and ruler over all the land o…”
— Genesis 45:8
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