Romans 16

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 16 of 16

1 But I commend our sister Phoebe to you, being a servant of the assembly in Cenchrea,

2 that you may receive her in the Lord, as is worthy of the saints, and may assist her in whatever thing she may need of you. For she also became a helper of many, and of me myself.

3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,

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Chapter Summary

3 Paul wills the brethren to greet many, 17 and advises them to take heed of those which cause dissension and offences.

Key Greek Words

ἀσπάζομαι to greet, salute G782
ἐκκλησία assembly G1577
ἅγιος saints G40
συνεργός fellow worker G4904
διδαχή doctrine G1322
χάρις grace G5485

People & Context

Paul

The apostle who commends Phoebe, greets the believers by name, and warns against those causing divisions

Phoebe

Our sister, a servant of the assembly in Cenchrea, commended to the Romans and a helper of many

Priscilla and Aquila

Paul's fellow workers in Christ Jesus who risked their necks for his life (v.3-4)

Timothy

Paul's fellow worker who sends greetings to the Romans (v.21)

Tertius

The scribe who wrote down the epistle and adds his own greeting in the Lord (v.22)

Gaius

Paul's host and host of the whole assembly, who sends greetings (v.23)

Timeline

Personal Greetings and Final Doxology

Paul commends Phoebe and greets many individuals in Rome, including Priscilla, Aquila, and others. He warns against those causing divisions and closes with praise to the only wise God.

Romans 16:1-27

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