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Romans 16

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1I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:

2That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.

3Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:

4Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.

5Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.

6Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.

7Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.

8Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.

9Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.

10Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household.

11Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.

12Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.

13Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.

14Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them.

15Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them.

16Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.

17Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.

18For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.

19For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.

20And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

21Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.

22I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord.

23Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.

24The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

25Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,

26But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:

27To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. «Written to the Romans from Corinthus, and sent by Phebe servant of the church at Cenchrea.}»

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Explanation

Romans 16

In short

Paul sends greetings from himself and other believers to many named people in Rome, asking the church to welcome Phoebe and help her with her needs. He warns them to watch out for people who cause trouble and go against what they have learned, then closes with a blessing.

What the text says

Verses 1-2: Paul commends Phoebe, a servant of the church at Cenchrea, and asks the Romans to receive her kindly and help her, because she has helped many people including Paul himself.

Verses 3-15: Paul sends greetings to many people by name: Priscilla and Aquila (who risked their lives for him), the church in their house, Epaenetus, Mary, Andronicus and Junia (his relatives and fellow prisoners), Amplias, Urbane, Stachys, Apelles, people from other households, Tryphena, Tryphosa, Persis, Rufus, and others, with groups of believers mentioned throughout.

Verse 16: They are to greet one another with a holy kiss, and the churches of Christ greet them.

Verses 17-19: Paul urges them to notice and avoid people who cause divisions and offense against the teaching they learned, because such people serve themselves, not Jesus. He says their obedience is known everywhere, and he wants them wise about good but simple about evil.

Verses 20-24: God will crush Satan under their feet soon. Grace of Jesus Christ be with them. Timothy, Lucius, Jason, Sosipater, Tertius (who wrote the letter), Gaius, Erastus, and Quartus all send greetings.

Verses 25-27: Paul closes with a blessing to God, who is able to strengthen them through the gospel and the mystery of Jesus Christ, now revealed to all nations.

Takeaways

  • Paul valued many people in the church and wanted them recognized and honored for their work.
  • False teachers divide churches by their own selfish gain, not by the gospel truth people have learned.
  • God's purpose hidden long ago has now been made known to all nations through Christ.

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