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Romans 16

Commentary · verses 1-27

This last chapter was Paul greeting specific people within the Roman church.

1I commend unto you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church that is at Cenchreæ:

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

Commentary · verse 1

Paul commended (to stand with) Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchreae.

2that ye receive her in the Lord, worthily of the saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever matter she may have need of you: for she herself also hath been a helper of many, and of mine own self.

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.

Commentary · verse 2

The KJV stated that Phoebe had been a "succourer of many." The word "succourer" meant "a woman set over others, a female guardian, protectress, patroness, caring for the affairs of others and aiding them with her resources." Phoebe was an exceptional leader!

3Salute Prisca and Aquila my fellow-workers in Christ Jesus,

3Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:

Commentary · verse 3

Aquila and Prisca were Paul's fellow-workers.

4who for my life laid down their own necks; unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles: 5and salute the church that is in their house. Salute Epænetus my beloved, who is the firstfruits of Asia unto Christ.

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 Epenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.

Commentary · verses 4-5

Paul mentioned a church in a "house." Remember from Acts 2, church was mentioned as being in temples and in homes.

6Salute Mary, who bestowed much labor on you.

7Salute Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also have been in Christ before me.

8Salute Ampliatus my beloved in the Lord.

9Salute Urbanus our fellow-worker in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.

10Salute Apelles the approved in Christ. Salute them that are of the household of Aristobulus.

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

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.

Commentary · verses 6-11

Paul referred to Herodion as his "kinsman." Herodion was a relative of Paul's.

12Salute Tryphæna and Tryphosa, who labor in the Lord. Salute Persis the beloved, who labored much in the Lord.

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

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.

Commentary · verses 12-13

Rufus' mother acted towards Paul as a mother.

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

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

16Salute one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ salute you.

17Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them that are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which ye learned: and turn away from them.

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.

Commentary · verses 14-17

Doctrine: "Mark" and "turn away" from those that cause divisions and occasions of stumbling that contradict the Apostles' Doctrine.

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18For they that are such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and fair speech they beguile the hearts of the innocent.

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.

Commentary · verse 18

Those who should be marked served themselves at the expense of others. They were also deceivers by their smooth and fair speech.

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19For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I rejoice therefore over you: but I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple unto that which is evil.

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

21Timothy my fellow-worker saluteth you; and Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my kinsmen.

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.

Commentary · verses 19-21

Timothy was with Paul when Paul wrote this letter.

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

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

Commentary · verse 22

Tertius wrote down Paul's words.

23Gaius my host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the treasurer of the city saluteth you, and Quartus the brother.

24 25Now to him that is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which hath been kept in silence through times eternal, 26but now is manifested, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, is made known unto all the nations unto obedience of faith:

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:

Commentary · verses 23-26

The mystery has been made manifest: made visible, made known.

27to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory for ever. Amen.

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.

Commentary · verse 27

The sixth book of the New Testament began the section known as the Pauline Epistles because it consisted of letters written by Paul. The Book of Romans was (chronologically) the sixth of Paul's letters. It was written about twenty-five years after Christ's resurrection. Paul wrote this letter while he was in Corinth and sent it to Rome by Phebe. Based on the material from the Book of Acts and the Corinthian epistles, the Book of Romans clearly indicated that it was written from Corinth on Paul's third missionary journey (see Acts 20:1-6). At this time, Paul had never visited Rome, but after ministering in Jerusalem, he hoped to go to Rome on his way to Spain: Romans 15:23-25).

(The Book of Romans was placed first because it presented the most basic explanation of Christian Doctrine, specifically the Doctrine of Salvation. Paul proved that Salvation was available to all: both Jews and Gentiles. Paul presented the foundation of Christian Doctrine in the form of a logical argument, each premise was built on the previous presentation. Consequently, it was vital that we understood each chapter before progressing through this book, otherwise, we would arrive at a wrong understanding, especially as it related to the topics discussed in the later chapters. We saw that when this book was misinterpreted, it was a result of ignoring what Paul previously wrote and the misinterpreter creating their own context.

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