📖 Romans — Chapter 16 (KJV)
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Romans 16:1 I commend unto you Phebe Rour sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:
Romans 16:2 That Rye 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.
Romans 16:3 Greet RPriscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:
Romans 16:4 Who Rhave for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
Romans 16:5 Likewise greet Rthe church that is in their house. Salute my well-beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.
Romans 16:6 Greet Mary, Rwho bestowed much labour on us.
Romans 16:7 Salute Andronicus and Junia, my Rkinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.
Romans 16:8 Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.
Romans 16:9 Salute Urbane, Rour helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.
Romans 16:10 Salute Apelles Rapproved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus’ household.
Romans 16:11 Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.
Romans 16:12 Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who Rlabour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.
Romans 16:13 Salute RRufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
Romans 16:14 Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, Rand the brethren which are with them.
Romans 16:15 Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, Rand all the saints which are with them.
Romans 16:16 Salute one another Rwith an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.
Romans 16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, Rmark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
Romans 16:18 For they that are such Rserve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
Romans 16:19 For your Robedience 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.
Romans 16:20 And Rthe God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
Romans 16:21 RTimotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.
Romans 16:22 I Tertius, Rwho wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord.
Romans 16:23 RGaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.
Romans 16:24 RThe grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
Romans 16:25 Now Rto 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,
Romans 16:26 But Rnow 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:
Romans 16:27 To RGod only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Romans 16:1–16 — Named believers are welcomed and honored for faithful work
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Paul commends Phebe and greets many fellow workers, households, and companions, naming their service, endurance, and care. The greetings reveal a network of faithful people whose work deserves practical recognition.
Key Truth: Honor ordinary faithful service with welcome and gratitude.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a ____ of the church which is at Cenchrea:” (Romans 16:1)
Find it in Romans 16:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.” (Romans 16:13)
Find it in Romans 16:13 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Salute one ____ with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.” (Romans 16:16)
Find it in Romans 16:16 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Romans 16:17–20 — Divisive deception is warned against with hope
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Paul warns concerning divisions and offences opposed to learned doctrine and the smooth speech that deceives the simple. He encourages wisdom in good, simplicity concerning evil, and confidence in God’s peace and Christ’s grace.
Key Truth: Examine attractive speech by its faithfulness to received truth.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Now I ____ you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary …” (Romans 16:17)
Find it in Romans 16:17 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning ____ .” (Romans 16:19)
Find it in Romans 16:19 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And the God of ____ shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of …” (Romans 16:20)
Find it in Romans 16:20 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Romans 16:21–27 — Further greetings end in praise of God’s wisdom
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Companions send greetings, including the writer of the letter and the household host. The final praise directs attention to God’s establishing power, the gospel and Jesus Christ, the revealed mystery, and obedience of faith among the nations.
Key Truth: Let shared service end in praise of the God who establishes faith.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “____ my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, …” (Romans 16:21)
Find it in Romans 16:21 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “The ____ of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.” (Romans 16:24)
Find it in Romans 16:24 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “To God ____ wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.” (Romans 16:27)
Find it in Romans 16:27 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
John 13:35 — Jesus’ command concerning recognizable love connects with welcome and faithful fellowship.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Whose quiet service can you acknowledge, and what teaching deserves careful examination?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Romans 16:1–16 (Named believers are welcomed and honored for faithful work) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Romans 16:17–20 (Divisive deception is warned against with hope) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Romans 16:21–27 (Further greetings end in praise of God’s wisdom) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What kind of division calls for discernment and avoidance?
5. What purpose accompanies making the mystery known to all nations?
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