OUR FATHER WHO NOTES PARTICIPANTS IN THE LABORS AND RISKS OF THE WORK OF THE KINGDOM

In the 16th and final chapter of the book of Romans, from verses 1 -  16, the Apostle Paul first commends a lady called Phoebe whom he described as helper of many including himself and worthy to be received honorably as a saint. extends greetings to those who had been alongside him as he pursued the work of the gospel some of whom had risked their lives for him. Paul tells the Roman believers to assist her in whatever manner she needed them to as she conducted activities in their area.

Paul then goes onto extending greetings to those who had served with him and those who had undergone persecution with him. Some of the people had been introduced to Christ through him and he singled out some as those who were beloved by him.

1 I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea, 2 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.

3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, 4 who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. 5 Likewise greet the church that is in their house.

Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia to Christ. 6 Greet Mary, who labored much for us. 7 Greet Andronicus and Junia, my countrymen and my fellow prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.

8 Greet Amplias, my beloved in the Lord. 9 Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and Stachys, my beloved. 10 Greet Apelles, approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus. 11 Greet Herodion, my countryman. Greet those who are of the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord.

12 Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, who have labored in the Lord. Greet the beloved Persis, who labored much in the Lord. 13 Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. 14 Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren who are with them. 15 Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them.

16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you.

Phoebe - Servant from the church of Cenchrea

Pricilla - Fellow worker - Risked her neck for Paul

Aquila - Fellow worker - Risked her neck for Paul

Epaetenus - First fruit of Achaia - Beloved

Mary - Co-worker who labored much

Adronicus - Jewish - Old believer - Notable among apostles - Prisoner

Junia - Jewish - Old believer - Notables among apostles - Prisoner

Amplius - Beloved

Urbanus - Fellow Worker

Stachys - Beloved

Apelles - Appoved in Christ

Aristobulus´ household - Greet

Herodion - Jewish

Narsissus´ houshold in the Lord  - Greet

Tryphena - Labored in the Lord

Tryphosa - Labored in the Lord

Persis - Beloved and Labored much

Rufus - Chosen

Rufus' mother - Greet

Asyncritus - Greet

Phlegon - Greet

Hermas - Greet

Patrobas - Greet

Hermes - Greet

Philologus - Greet

Julia - Greet

Nereus - Greet

Nereus' sister - Greet

Olympas - Greet

Amen.

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