Erastus the chamberlain--"treasurer." Romans 16:7 "Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellow prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me." Urbane; this also is a Roman name; it was coveted afterwards by many bishops of Rome. But if, as is more probable, the word be, as in our version, "Junia," the person meant was no doubt either the wife or the sister of Andronicus. our helper--"fellow labourer" in Christ. She is a servant of the church in Cenchrea. (See Proverbs 14:15 ). Scripture quoted by permission. See under Romans 16:7 for notes regarding Herodian. Read Romans 1:1-15, then discuss these questions: That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business … Timotheus, my work-fellow--"my fellow labourer"; see Acts 16:1-5 . 20. 1 [ a]I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is [also] a minister[ b] of the church at Cenchreae, 2 that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the holy ones, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a benefactor to many and to me as well. He had probably accompanied or followed the apostle from Thessalonica to Corinth. 1 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant a of the church in Cenchrea. Greet Herodion, my fellow Jew. I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea, that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her in whatever business she has need of you; for indeed she has been a helper of many and of myself also. Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned--"which ye learned." I, Tertius, who wrote down this letter, greet you in the Lord. Issues such as should Christians eat pork? The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. As in Romans 16:17 to 20 inclusive, he reproved the Gentiles who caused divisions; so in these verses his special object is to put an end to the objections of the Jews. 22. Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas and the other brothers and sisters with them. I, Tertius, who wrote this--"the" epistle--as the apostle's amanuensis, or penman. and Aquila my helpers--The wife is here named before the husband (as in Acts 18:18 , and Romans 16:26 , according to the true reading; also in 2 Timothy 4:19 ), probably as being the more prominent and helpful to the Church. It afterwards came to have a fixed place in the church service, immediately after the celebration of the Supper, and continued long in use. according to the revelation of the which was kept secret since the world began--literally, "which hath been kept in silence during eternal ages.". They are outstanding among. Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. Chapter 16. Should Christians drink alcohol? 18. Help her in whatever she needs, for she has been helpful to many, and especially to me. Week 1 - chapter 1. One such difficulty worth discussing here involves the question of to whom the passage is directed. It would appear that he was one of only two persons whom Paul baptized with his own hand (compare 3 John 1:1 ). What comes after this, where one would have expected the epistle to close, has its parallel in Philippians 4:20 , &c., and being in fact common in epistolary writings, is simply a mark of genuineness. Gaius mine host, and--the host of the whole church--(See Acts 20:4 ). 21. Our helper in Christ; the same that was said of Aquila and Priscilla, Romans 16:3.Possibly he might be one of their teachers. Romans 16:1-27 . 9, 10. This the apostle calls here a mystery hitherto undisclosed, in what sense Romans 16:27 will show, but now fully unfolded; and his prayer for the Roman Christians, in the form of a doxology to Him who was able to do what he asked, is that they might be established in the truth of the Gospel, not only in its essential character, but specially in that feature of it which gave themselves, as Gentile believers, their whole standing among the people of God. to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Read through the complete passage for this study, Romans 14:1–16:23. concerning--"unto" evil--"Your reputation among the churches for subjection to the teaching ye have received is to me sufficient ground of confidence in you; but ye need the serpent's wisdom to discriminate between transparent truth and plausible error, with that guileless simplicity which instinctively cleaves to the one and rejects the other.". Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. Its adoption into the Christian churches, as the symbol of a higher fellowship than it had ever expressed before, was probably as immediate as it was natural. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Salute Herodias my kinsman. Romans Images and Notes. Sosipater--See Acts 20:4 . Salute Priscilla--The true reading here is "Prisca" (as in 2 Timothy 4:19 ), a contracted form of Priscilla, as "Silas" of "Silvanus." Salute Rufus, chosen--"the chosen" in the Lord--meaning, not "who is one of the elect," as every believer is, but "the choice" or "precious one" in the Lord. But no more seems meant than to assure the Romans in what affectionate esteem they were held by the churches generally; all that knew he was writing to Rome having expressly asked their own salutations to be sent to them. Romans 8:28 - And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them. ( B) 2 I ask you to receive her in the Lord. 14:1–15:13) From this we naturally conclude that when Mark wrote his Gospel, Alexander and Rufus must have been well known as Christians among those by whom he expected his Gospel to be first read; and, in all likelihood, this was that very "Rufus"; in which case our interest is deepened by what immediately follows about his mother. In that case they may have attracted the special esteem of those apostles who for some time resided chiefly at Jerusalem and its neighborhood; and our apostle, though he came late in contact with the other apostles, if he was aware of this fact, would have pleasure in alluding to it. his mother and mine--The apostle calls her "his own mother," not so much as our Lord calls every elderly woman believer His mother ( Matthew 12:49 Matthew 12:50 ), but in grateful acknowledgment of her motherly attentions to himself, bestowed no doubt for his Master's sake, and the love she bore to his honored servants. The verse then reads, to the only wise God be the glory through Jesus Christ forever. A history book states that he became bishop of Pannonia. 3:20; Jude 24). for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also--(See Psalms 41:1-3 , 2 Timothy 1:16-18 ). salute you in the Lord--So usually did the apostle dictate his epistles, that he calls the attention of the Galatians to the fact that to them he wrote with his own hand ( Galatians 6:11 ). His name means man-conquering. Bible Study. Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice because of you; but I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil. Greet one another with a holy kiss. 16. Salute Apelles approved--"the approved" in Christ--or, as we should say, "that tried Christian"; a noble commendation. Nor can any approach him in these peculiarities without exercising corresponding influence on all with whom they come in contact ( Romans 16:1-16 ). What day should the Sabbath be? ( D) and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been the benefactor of many people, including me. my beloved in the Lord--an expression of dear Christian affection. Indeed, from the relation in which the sexes then stood to each other, something of this sort would seem to have been a necessity. None of the names mentioned from Romans 16:5-15 are otherwise known. Very possibly they may have been among the first-fruits of Peter's labors, gained to Christ either on the day of Pentecost or on some of the succeeding days. This does not mean that he was the author of this letter. The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The ancient subscription at the end of this epistle--though of course of no authority--appears to be in this case quite correct. to stablish--confirm, or uphold you, according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ--that is, in conformity with the truths of that Gospel which I preach, and not I only, but all to whom has been committed "the preaching of Jesus Christ." Whatever differs from the sound doctrine of the Scriptures, opens a door to divisions and offences. (5) "Has the everlasting God . (See 1 Peter 2:4 , 2 John 1:13 ). Amen--The "Amen" here has no manuscript authority. 11. Our apostle would seem to have been kept minutely informed as to the state of the church at Rome, both as to its membership and its varied activities, probably by Priscilla and Aquila. Interpersonal Reconciliation (Rom. But at least it would seem to indicate that they were each a center of some few Christians who met at his house--it may be for further instruction, for prayer, for missionary purposes, or for some other Christian objects. Romans 2:1-16 is a powerful passage about the nature of God’s justice. 1 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon # 16:1 Or servant # 16:1 The word deacon refers here to a Christian designated to serve with the overseers/elders of the church in a variety of ways; similarly in Phil. For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. For your obedience--that is, tractableness is come abroad unto all. I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of his people and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been the benefactor of many people, including me. Greet my dear friend Persis, another woman who has worked very hard in the Lord. On this concluding section of the Epistle, Note, (1) In the minute and delicate manifestations of Christian feeling, and lively interest in the smallest movements of Christian life, love, and zeal, which are here exemplified, combined with the grasp of thought and elevation of soul which this whole Epistle displays, as indeed all the writings of our apostle, we have the secret of much of that grandeur of character which has made the name of Paul stand on an elevation of its own in the estimation of enlightened Christendom in every age, and of that influence which under God, beyond all the other apostles, he has already exercised, and is yet destined to exert, over the religious thinking and feeling of men. 4. who have for my life laid down--"who did for my life lay down" their own necks--that is, risked their lives; either at Corinth ( Acts 18:6 Acts 18:9 Acts 18:10 ), or more probably at Ephesus ( Acts 19:30 Acts 19:31 ; and compare 1 Corinthians 15:32 ). Coffman Commentaries on the Bible. We read in Mark 15:21 that Simon of Cyrene, who was compelled to bear our Lord's cross, was "the father of Alexander and Rufus." Proud member
Romans 6 Romans 8 Romans 7:16 New International Version (NIV) 16 And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. How were they to receive Phebe (v.2)? Modern attempts, however, to revive this office have seldom found favor; either from the altered state of society, or the abuse of the office, or both. Greet also the church that meets at their house. The person meant seems to be "Lucius of Cyrene," who was among the "prophets and teachers" at Antioch with our apostle, before he was summoned into the missionary field ( Acts 13:1 ). We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. And of course, if "Junia" is to be taken for a woman, this latter must be the meaning. 2 Receive her in the Lord's name, as God's people should, and give her any help she may need from you; for she herself has been a good friend to many people and also to me. Greet--or "salute" Mary, who bestowed much labour on us--labor, no doubt, of a womanly kind. To God, &c.--"To the only wise God through Jesus Christ, be"--literally, "to whom be"; that is, "to Him, I say, be the glory for ever. Amen." Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus. 24. Commentary on Romans 16:17-20 (Read Romans 16:17-20) How earnest, how endearing are these exhortations! and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for--in order to the obedience of faith--Lest they should think, from what he had just said, that God had brought in upon his people so vast a change on their condition without giving them any previous notice, the apostle here adds that, on the contrary, "the Scriptures of the prophets" contain all that he and other preachers of the Gospel had to declare on these topics, and indeed that the same "everlasting God," who "from eternal ages" had kept these things hid, had given "commandment" that they should now, according to the tenor of those prophetic Scriptures, be imparted to every nation for their believing acceptance. I commend unto you Phoebe our sister, which is a servant--or "deaconess" of the church which is at Cenchrea--The word is "Cenchreæ," the eastern part of Corinth ( Acts 18:18 ). (Ro 16:9, 21; Php 2:25; 4:3; Col 4:11; Phm 1, 24) Notably, … Epænetus, as the first believer in that region called Proconsular Asia, was dear to the apostle. 16:1)? Nor is it to be denied, on the other hand, that, either from inaptitude or indisposition to judge with manly discrimination of character and of measures, many eminently simple, spiritual, devoted Christians, have throughout life exercised little or no influence on any section of society around them. The apostle adds his devout "Amen," which the reader--if he has followed him with the astonishment and delight of him who pens these words--will fervently echo. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. This perhaps hardly means that each of the five in both pairs had "a church at his house," else probably this would have been more expressly said. ( C) in a way worthy of his people. . It is a man's name. Let the apostle's counsel on this head ( Romans 16:19) be taken as a study, especially by young Christians, whose character has yet to be formed, and whose permanent sphere in life is but partially fixed; and let them prayerfully set themselves to the combined exercise of both those qualities. Greet Mary, who worked very hard for you. Likewise the church that is in their house--The Christian assembly that statedly met there for worship. Romans 16 King James Version (KJV) 16 I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: 2 That 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. 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