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Romans 16

BSB·27 verses ·New Testament
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1I commendΣυνίστημιSynistēmi — to commend, approve, or demonstrateG4921 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → sisterἀδελφὴνadelphēn — female sibling; woman in spiritual kinshipG79 — Full Word Study → PhoebeΦοίβηνPhoibēn — A Christian woman servantG5402 — Full Word Study →, a servantδιάκονονdiakonon — servant; one who servesG1249 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → churchἐκκλησίαςekklēsias — Assembly of called-out believers; the churchG1577 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → CenchreaΚενχρεαῖςKenchreais — Eastern port of CorinthG2747 — Full Word Study →. 2Welcomeπροσδέξησθεprosdexēsthe — to wait for, receive, or welcome expectantlyG4327 — Full Word Study → herαὐτὴνautēn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the Lord in a manner worthyἀξίωςaxiōs — in a manner worthy of, appropriately, befittinglyG516 — Full Word Study → of the saints, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → assistπαραστῆτεparastēte — to stand beside; to present or offerG3936 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῇautē — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → anythinghō — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → she may needχρῄζῃchrēzē — to need, require, have need ofG5535 — Full Word Study → from youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → sheαὐτὴautē — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → has beenἐγενήθηegenēthē — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → a great helpπροστάτιςprostatis — A female protector or benefactressG4368 — Full Word Study → to many people, includingκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → meἐμοῦemou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →. 3GreetἈσπάσασθεAspasasthe — to greet, embrace, or pay respects to someoneG782 — Full Word Study → PriscaΠρίσκανPriskan — Ancient, worthyG4251 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → AquilaἈκύλανAkylan — EagleG207 — Full Word Study →, myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → fellow workersσυνεργούςsynergous — Fellow worker; collaborative laborer in ministryG4904 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστῷChristō — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →, 4whoοἵτινεςhoitines — whoever, whichever, the one whoG3748 — Full Word Study → have riskedὑπέθηκανhypethēkan — to lay down, put forward, suggestG5294 — Full Word Study → theirἑαυτῶνheautōn — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study → lives forὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study → meμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →. Notοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → onlyμόνοςmonos — alone, only, solitaryG3441 — Full Word Study → Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → allπᾶσαιpasai — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theαἱhai — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → churchesἐκκλησίαιekklēsiai — Assembly of called-out believers; the churchG1577 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Gentilesἐθνῶνethnōn — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → are grateful to them. 5Greet also theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → churchἐκκλησίανekklēsian — Assembly of called-out believers; the churchG1577 — Full Word Study → that meets at theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → houseοἶκονoikon — A dwelling place; house or householdG3624 — Full Word Study →. GreetἈσπάσασθεAspasasthe — to greet, embrace, or pay respects to someoneG782 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → belovedἀγαπητόνagapēton — Beloved, dearly loved oneG27 — Full Word Study → EpenetusἘπαίνετονEpaineton — One who praisesG1866 — Full Word Study →, whoὅςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → wasἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → the first convert toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστόνChriston — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → in the province of Asia. 6GreetἈσπάσασθεAspasasthe — to greet, embrace, or pay respects to someoneG782 — Full Word Study → MaryΜαριάνMarian — Of the seaG3137 — Full Word Study →, whoἥτιςhētis — whoever, whichever, the one whoG3748 — Full Word Study → has workedἐκοπίασενekopiasen — to labor, toil, or work hard; to exert oneselfG2872 — Full Word Study → very hardπολλὰpolla — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. 7GreetἈσπάσασθεAspasasthe — to greet, embrace, or pay respects to someoneG782 — Full Word Study → AndronicusἈνδρόνικονAndronikon — Man of strengthG408 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → JuniaἸουνίανIounian — Feminine form of Junius; meaning 'youthful'G2458 — Full Word Study →, myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → fellow countrymenσυγγενεῖςsyngeneis — blood relative, kinsman, family memberG4773 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → fellow prisonersσυναιχμαλώτουςsynaichmalōtous — fellow prisoner; co-prisoner in bondsG4869 — Full Word Study →. They areεἰσινeisin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → outstandingἐπίσημοιepisēmoi — notable, renowned, of distinctionG1978 — Full Word Study → amongἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → apostlesἀποστόλοιςapostolois — One sent as an official messenger or delegateG652 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they wereγέγονανgegonan — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστῷChristō — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → beforeπρὸpro — before (in time or place)G4253 — Full Word Study → I was. 8GreetἈσπάσασθεAspasasthe — to greet, embrace, or pay respects to someoneG782 — Full Word Study → AmpliatusἈμπλιᾶτονAmpliaton — One who is enlargedG291 — Full Word Study →, myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → belovedἀγαπητόνagapēton — Beloved, dearly loved oneG27 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the Lord. 9GreetἈσπάσασθεAspasasthe — to greet, embrace, or pay respects to someoneG782 — Full Word Study → UrbanusΟὐρβανὸνOurbanon — Urban, of the cityG3773 — Full Word Study →, ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → fellow workerσυνεργὸνsynergon — Fellow worker; collaborative laborer in ministryG4904 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστῷChristō — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → belovedἀγαπητόνagapēton — Beloved, dearly loved oneG27 — Full Word Study → StachysΣτάχυνStachyn — An ear of grainG4720 — Full Word Study →. 10GreetἈσπάσασθεAspasasthe — to greet, embrace, or pay respects to someoneG782 — Full Word Study → ApellesἈπελλῆνApellēn — A Christian in RomeG559 — Full Word Study →, who is approvedδόκιμονdokimon — approved, tested, genuineG1384 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστῷChristō — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. GreetἈσπάσασθεAspasasthe — to greet, embrace, or pay respects to someoneG782 — Full Word Study → those whoτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → belong toἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → the household of AristobulusἈριστοβούλουAristoboulou — Best rulingG711 — Full Word Study →. 11GreetἈσπάσασθεAspasasthe — to greet, embrace, or pay respects to someoneG782 — Full Word Study → HerodionἩρῳδίωναHērōdiōna — Herodion, a Christian at RomeG2267 — Full Word Study →, myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → fellow countrymanσυγγενῆsyngenē — blood relative, kinsman, family memberG4773 — Full Word Study →. GreetἈσπάσασθεAspasasthe — to greet, embrace, or pay respects to someoneG782 — Full Word Study → thoseτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → the household of NarcissusΝαρκίσσουNarkissou — A Christian at RomeG3488 — Full Word Study → whoτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → areὄνταςontas — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the Lord. 12GreetἈσπάσασθεAspasasthe — to greet, embrace, or pay respects to someoneG782 — Full Word Study → TryphenaΤρύφαινανTryphainan — Luxurious, delicate womanG5170 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → TryphosaΤρυφῶσανTryphōsan — delightful, luxuriousG5173 — Full Word Study →, women who have worked hardκοπιώσαςkopiōsas — to labor, toil, or work hard; to exert oneselfG2872 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the Lord. GreetἈσπάσασθεAspasasthe — to greet, embrace, or pay respects to someoneG782 — Full Word Study → my belovedἀγαπητήνagapētēn — Beloved, dearly loved oneG27 — Full Word Study → PersisΠερσίδαPersida — A Christian woman at RomeG4069 — Full Word Study →, whoἥτιςhētis — whoever, whichever, the one whoG3748 — Full Word Study → has workedἐκοπίασενekopiasen — to labor, toil, or work hard; to exert oneselfG2872 — Full Word Study → very hardπολλὰpolla — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the Lord. 13GreetἈσπάσασθεAspasasthe — to greet, embrace, or pay respects to someoneG782 — Full Word Study → RufusῬοῦφονRhouphon — Red or ruddyG4504 — Full Word Study →, chosenἐκλεκτὸνeklekton — chosen, elect, selected by GodG1588 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the Lord, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → motherμητέραmētera — mother; female parentG3384 — Full Word Study →, who has been a mother to me as wellκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study →. 14GreetἈσπάσασθεAspasasthe — to greet, embrace, or pay respects to someoneG782 — Full Word Study → AsyncritusἈσύνκριτονAsynkriton — Incomparable, without comparisonG799 — Full Word Study →, PhlegonΦλέγονταPhlegonta — Burning, a ChristianG5393 — Full Word Study →, HermesἙρμῆνHermēn — Greek messenger godG2060 — Full Word Study →, PatrobasΠατρόβανPatroban — Father of lifeG3969 — Full Word Study →, HermasἙρμᾶνHerman — Hermas, a ChristianG2057 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → brothersἀδελφούςadelphous — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → withσὺνsyn — with, together with, alongsideG4862 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 15GreetἈσπάσασθεAspasasthe — to greet, embrace, or pay respects to someoneG782 — Full Word Study → PhilologusΦιλόλογονPhilologon — Lover of wordsG5378 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → JuliaἸουλίανIoulian — Julia, a Christian womanG2456 — Full Word Study →, NereusΝηρέαNērea — A Christian at RomeG3517 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → sisterἀδελφὴνadelphēn — female sibling; woman in spiritual kinshipG79 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → OlympasὈλυμπᾶνOlympan — A Christian at RomeG3652 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → allπάνταςpantas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → saintsἁγίουςhagious — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → withσὺνsyn — with, together with, alongsideG4862 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 16GreetἈσπάσασθεAspasasthe — to greet, embrace, or pay respects to someoneG782 — Full Word Study → one anotherἀλλήλουςallēlous — one another; mutual relationshipG240 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → a holyἁγίῳhagiō — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → kissφιλήματιphilēmati — A kiss; greeting or affection by mouth contactG5370 — Full Word Study →. Allπᾶσαιpasai — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theαἱhai — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → churchesἐκκλησίαιekklēsiai — Assembly of called-out believers; the churchG1577 — Full Word Study → of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → send you greetingsἈσπάζονταιAspazontai — to greet, embrace, or pay respects to someoneG782 — Full Word Study →. 17Nowδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → I urgeΠαρακαλῶParakalō — to urge, comfort, or exhortG3870 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, brothersἀδελφοίadelphoi — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study →, to watch out forσκοπεῖνskopein — to look at carefully; to observe with attentionG4648 — Full Word Study → those whoτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → createποιοῦνταςpoiountas — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → divisionsδιχοστασίαςdichostasias — dissension, division, partisan strifeG1370 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → obstacles that are contrary toπαρὰpara — from, beside, with, nearG3844 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → teachingδιδαχὴνdidachēn — Teaching, doctrine, instructionG1322 — Full Word Study → youὑμεῖςhymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → have learnedἐμάθετεemathete — to learn, acquire knowledge or skillG3129 — Full Word Study →. Turn awayἐκκλίνετεekklinete — to turn away from, avoid, declineG1578 — Full Word Study → fromἀπ’ap’ — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → themαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 18Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → such peopleτοιοῦτοιtoioutoi — such, of this kind, like thisG5108 — Full Word Study → are not servingδουλεύουσινdouleuousin — to serve as a slave; to be in bondageG1398 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίῳKyriō — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστῷChristō — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → theirἑαυτῶνheautōn — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study → own appetitesκοιλίᾳkoilia — belly, womb, stomach; inner beingG2836 — Full Word Study →. Byδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → smooth talkχρηστολογίαςchrēstologias — Smooth talk, flattering speech, persuasive wordsG5542 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → flatteryεὐλογίαςeulogias — Blessing, praise, or generous giftG2129 — Full Word Study → they deceiveἐξαπατῶσινexapatōsin — to deceive thoroughly; to beguile or lead astrayG1818 — Full Word Study → theτὰςtas — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → heartsκαρδίαςkardias — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → naiveἀκάκωνakakōn — innocent, guileless, without maliceG172 — Full Word Study →. 19Everyoneπάνταςpantas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → has heard about yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → obedienceὑπακοὴhypakoē — Submission to authority; willing obedienceG5218 — Full Word Study →, soοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study → I rejoiceχαίρωchairō — To rejoice, be glad, or greet with joyG5463 — Full Word Study → overἐφ’eph’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → I wantθέλωthelō — to desire, wish, or will; to be inclined towardG2309 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → to beεἶναιeinai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → wiseσοφοὺςsophous — wise, possessing wisdom or prudenceG4680 — Full Word Study → aboutεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → what is goodἀγαθόνagathon — good, beneficial, morally excellentG18 — Full Word Study → andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → innocentἀκεραίουςakeraious — innocent, unmixed, pureG185 — Full Word Study → aboutεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → what is evilκακόνkakon — evil, wicked, bad, morally corruptG2556 — Full Word Study →. 20TheHo — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → of peaceεἰρήνηςeirēnēs — Peace; absence of conflict; inner tranquilityG1515 — Full Word Study → will soon crushσυντρίψειsyntripsei — to break in pieces, crush, shatterG4937 — Full Word Study → SatanΣατανᾶνSatanan — adversary, accuserG4567 — Full Word Study → underὑπὸhypo — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → feetπόδαςpodas — foot; the bodily extremity used for walkingG4228 — Full Word Study →. TheHĒ — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → graceχάριςcharis — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → of ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → Christ‹Χριστοῦ›Christou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → be with youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. 21TimothyΤιμόθεοςTimotheos — Honoring GodG5095 — Full Word Study →, myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → fellow workerσυνεργόςsynergos — Fellow worker; collaborative laborer in ministryG4904 — Full Word Study →, sends you greetingsἈσπάζεταιAspazetai — to greet, embrace, or pay respects to someoneG782 — Full Word Study →, as doκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → LuciusΛούκιοςLoukios — A Roman ChristianG3066 — Full Word Study →, JasonἸάσωνIasōn — Healing, the Lord savesG2394 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → SosipaterΣωσίπατροςSōsipatros — Savior of the fatherG4989 — Full Word Study →, myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → fellow countrymenσυγγενεῖςsyngeneis — blood relative, kinsman, family memberG4773 — Full Word Study →. 22Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, TertiusΤέρτιοςTertios — The ThirdG5060 — Full Word Study →, whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wrote downγράψαςgrapsas — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → thisτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → letterἐπιστολὴνepistolēn — written letter or epistleG1992 — Full Word Study →, greetἈσπάζομαιAspazomai — to greet, embrace, or pay respects to someoneG782 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the Lord. 23GaiusΓάϊοςGaios — The Lord is my strengthG1050 — Full Word Study →, whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → has hostedξένοςxenos — foreigner, stranger, guestG3581 — Full Word Study → meμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → allὅληςholēs — whole, entire, all, completeG3650 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → churchἐκκλησίαςekklēsias — Assembly of called-out believers; the churchG1577 — Full Word Study →, sends you greetingsἈσπάζεταιAspazetai — to greet, embrace, or pay respects to someoneG782 — Full Word Study →. ErastusἜραστοςErastos — Beloved or DesiredG2037 — Full Word Study →, theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → cityπόλεωςpoleōs — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → treasurerοἰκονόμοςoikonomos — Household manager; steward; one entrusted with administrationG3623 — Full Word Study →, sends you greetingsἈσπάζεταιAspazetai — to greet, embrace, or pay respects to someoneG782 — Full Word Study →, as does our brotherἀδελφόςadelphos — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → QuartusΚούαρτοςKouartos — Fourth or man named QuartusG2890 — Full Word Study →. 24 25Nowδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → to Him whoΤῷTō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → is ableδυναμένῳdynamenō — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → to strengthenστηρίξαιstērixai — To establish firmly; to strengthen or stabilizeG4741 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → byκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγέλιόνeuangelion — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → by theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → proclamationκήρυγμαkērygma — The proclamation or message of the GospelG2782 — Full Word Study → of JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →, according toκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → the revelation of the mystery concealedσεσιγημένουsesigēmenou — to be silent, keep quiet, refrain from speakingG4601 — Full Word Study → for ages pastαἰωνίοιςaiōniois — eternal, everlasting, foreverG166 — Full Word Study → 26butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → nowνῦνnyn — now, at the present timeG3568 — Full Word Study → revealedφανερωθέντοςphanerōthentos — To reveal, make manifest, or display openlyG5319 — Full Word Study → and made known throughτεte — and; both; also; evenG5037 — Full Word Study → the writingsγραφῶνgraphōn — Writing, scripture, sacred textG1124 — Full Word Study → of the prophetsπροφητικῶνprophētikōn — Relating to or characteristic of prophecy or prophetsG4397 — Full Word Study → byκατ’kat’ — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → the command of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → eternalαἰωνίουaiōniou — eternal, everlasting, foreverG166 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, in order to leadεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → allπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → nationsἔθνηethnē — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → to theεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → obedienceὑπακοὴνhypakoēn — Submission to authority; willing obedienceG5218 — Full Word Study → that comes from faith— 27to the only wiseσοφῷsophō — wise, possessing wisdom or prudenceG4680 — Full Word Study → GodΘεῷTheō — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → be gloryδόξαdoxa — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study → foreverαἰῶναςaiōnas — An age, era, or eternal period of timeG165 — Full Word Study → throughδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →! Amenἀμήνamēn — Truly, so be it, affirmation of truthG281 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Romans 16
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Romans 16 concludes Paul's greatest doctrinal epistle with a warm and intensely personal closing. After establishing the theological foundation of justification by faith, Paul shifts to the relational and practical outworking of the gospel in the Roman church and beyond. This chapter reveals that Paul's heart is deeply invested in real people—naming nearly thirty individuals by name, commending their service, and demonstrating that authentic Christian faith always finds expression in genuine Christian community and mutual care.

Verses 1–5: A Sister Worthy of Reception

Paul begins by commending Phoebe, a deacon of the church at Cenchrea (the port of Corinth). The term "servant" (Greek: diakonos) indicates formal ministry—she held a recognized office in her local congregation. Paul urges the Romans to receive her "in the Lord" and to assist her in whatever need she has. Significantly, he notes that she has been "a succourer of many," including Paul himself. This establishes her credibility: she is proven in service and worthy of the church's hospitality and support.

Priscilla and Aquila (vv. 3–4) were tent-makers who became Paul's closest colleagues. The phrase "laid down their own necks" suggests they risked their lives for Paul's safety. Their willingness to host a church in their home (v. 5) demonstrates that Christian ministry happens not only in formal settings but also through hospitality and hospitality.

Application: How do we honor those who serve the church faithfully? Paul models both public recognition and practical support. Every congregation needs members willing to open their homes and share their resources for kingdom work.

Verses 6–12: A Tapestry of Gospel Workers

Paul greets Mary (v. 6), who labored greatly; Epaenetus (v. 5), the first convert in Achaia; Andronicus and Junia (v. 7), Jewish believers who were in Christ before Paul and were imprisoned with him; and Amplias, Urbane, and Stachys (vv. 8–9). Each name carries a personal commendation—"beloved," "approved," "helper." Tryphena, Tryphosa, and Persis (v. 12) are especially noted for their labor in the Lord. Though we know little about most of these individuals, Paul's detailed remembrance honors them and teaches us that no faithful service goes unnoticed by our Lord.

Application: The Christian life is not a solitary journey. We are part of a vast network of believers across time and geography. Taking time to remember and honor those who labor in ministry strengthens the body of Christ.

Verses 13–16: The Church Gathered and Dispersed

Paul mentions Rufus (v. 13) and his mother, whom he calls his own mother—indicating the deep family bonds forged in Christ. Verses 14–15 name more house churches and small groups within the Roman congregation. The command to "salute one another with an holy kiss" (v. 16) was a common greeting of Christian affection and fellowship, signifying genuine peace and unity in the body.

Verses 17–20: A Necessary Warning

Paul shifts tone to address false teachers who cause "divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned." These deceivers use "good words and fair speeches" to seduce the unwary. Their true allegiance is not to Christ but to "their own belly"—selfish ambition and comfort. Paul calls believers to be "wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil"—discerning truth from deception. Yet he assures them: "The God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly." Ultimate victory belongs to Christ.

Verses 21–27: Final Greetings and Doxology

Paul's companions send greetings, including Tertius, who physically wrote the epistle. The letter concludes with a magnificent doxology ascribing glory to God "only wise" through Christ forever, tying the closing to the great theme of the gospel's universal revelation to all nations.

Application for Today

Romans 16 reminds us that evangelical faith is always incarnational and relational. We are called to know the people in our churches by name, to honor their service, to offer practical hospitality, to guard against false teaching, and to celebrate our shared identity in Christ. Community is not a luxury add-on to Christianity; it is central to how the gospel bears fruit in the world.

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