TheWay BibleHome›Bible›Romans›Romans 16›Romans 16:1
Romans 16:1 KJV
Romans · chapter 16 · verse 1
I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:Romans 16:1 · King James Version
Romans 16:1 in context
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:
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- commendsynistēmito place together, to set in the same place,to bring or band together, to stand with , to…G4921 →
- servantdiakonosone who executes the commands of another, esp. of a master, a servant, attendant…G1249 →
- sisteradelphēa full, own sister, one connected by the tie of the Christian religionG79 →
- churchekklēsiaa gathering of citizens called out from their homes into some public place, an assembly…G1577 →
- PhebephoibēPhoebe = " radiant" , a deaconess of the church at Cenchrea, near CorinthG5402 →
Keep reading in TheWay Bible App
Read, study, memorize, journal, and pray — tap any word for its Greek or Hebrew definition, save verses to memorize, and keep a journal. Free on the web and iOS.
Such remembrances as these are usual in letters between friends; and yet Paul, by the savouriness of his expressions, sanctifies these common compliments. I. Here is the recommendation of a friend, by whom (as some think) this epistle was sent - one Phebe, Rom 16:1, Rom 16:2.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-16