Romans 16:12 - Hard Working Women Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, who have labored in the Lord. Greet the beloved Persis, who labored much in the Lord. Truth to Learn There are many hard working women in the church! Behind the Words The names “Tryphena and Tryphosa” are Greek and are...
Romans 16:11 – This Precious Salvation
Romans 16:11 - This Precious Salvation Greet Herodion, my countryman. Greet those who are of the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord. Truth to Learn Some Christians put their lives in danger when they get saved. Behind the Words The word “countryman,” which we saw in verse seven,...
Romans 16:10 – Proving Ground of Faith
Romans 16:10 - Proving Ground of Faith Greet Apelles, approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus. Truth to Learn Christians undergo trials of their faith. Behind the Words The word translated “approved” is dokimos, derived from the verb dokimadzō, which means “to try or test...
Romans 16:9 – Hugs and Kisses
Romans 16:9 - Hugs and Kisses Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and Stachys, my beloved. Truth to Learn Family members greet one another with signs of affection. Behind the Words The word “greet,” which we looked at back in verse three, is aspadzomai, which refers specifically to greeting...
Romans 16:8 – My Beloved Brother
Romans 16:8 - My Beloved Brother Greet Amplias, my beloved in the Lord. Truth to Learn Some people were specially honored by the Apostle Paul. Behind the Words “Amplias” is a shortened form of the Latin name Ampliatus, meaning “enlarged.” Some Greek manuscripts have the full name rather than the...
Romans 16:7 – A Distinguished Pair
Romans 16:7 - A Distinguished Pair Greet Andronicus and Junia, my countrymen and my fellow prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. Truth to Learn Some Christians are well known for their service in the church. Behind the Words The word “countrymen”...
Romans 16:6 – Hard Working Mary
Romans 16:6 - Hard Working Mary Greet Mary, who labored much for us. Truth to Learn Some people in the church work extremely hard and get little or no recognition. Behind the Words “Mary” is translated from the Greek name Miriam, which is transliterated from the Hebrew name Miryam, meaning...
Romans 16:5 – Committed and Active
Romans 16:5 - Committed and Active Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia to Christ. Truth to Learn Christianity involves active participation, not passive attendance. Behind the Words Notice that the word “greet” is in an italic font....
Romans 16:4 – Behind The Scenes
Romans 16:4 - Behind The Scenes who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. Truth to Learn Some of the most important ministries are behind the scenes. Behind the Words The word “risked” is a...
Romans 16:3 – Secular Saints
Romans 16:3 - Secular Saints Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, Truth to Learn Just because you work at a secular job doesn’t mean God doesn’t want to use you in building up the church. Behind the Words “Greet” is translated from aspadzomai, which is made...