Neville Goddard on 1 Corinthians 16:15-18 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read 1 Corinthians 16 in context

Scripture Focus

15I 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,)

16That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.

17I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.

18For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.

1 Corinthians 16:15-18

Biblical Context

Stephanas and his household devoted themselves to ministering to the saints and supplied what was lacking; believers are urged to submit to such workers and acknowledge them, for they refresh spirit.

Neville's Inner Vision

Within your inner awakening, imagine Stephanas and his companions as steadfast states of consciousness who have consecrated themselves to the ministry of the saints within you. They are the firstfruits of Achaia—the early fruits of rising awareness that can be directed toward service. When you acknowledge such inner workers, you align your mind with a higher pattern: submit to the laborers who tend to your spiritual community. Their coming supplies what is lacking in your current state, for they embody devotion, generosity, and steady labor; their presence refreshes both your spirit and mine, lifting the entire consciousness. See that recognition and submission are internal alignments with the active agents inside you who nurture the well-being of your inner church. Acknowledging them invites unity and renewal into your being.

Practice This Now

Close your eyes and assume the feeling that inner Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus are real laborers within your mind, ministering to your saintly aspects; submit to their guidance and sense the lack in your state being supplied, your spirit refreshed.