English Standard Version
Romans 16:2
2that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a patron of many and of myself as well.
Romans 16:2 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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.
- New International Version (NIV)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.
- New King James Version (NKJV)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.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Welcome her in the Lord as one who is worthy of honor among God’s people. Help her in whatever she needs, for she has been helpful to many, and especially to me.
Context of Romans 16:2
1I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church at Cenchreae, that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a patron of many and of myself as well. 3Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, 4who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks but all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks as well.
Read all of Romans 16Romans 16:2 word by word
ἵνα αὐτὴν προσδέξησθε ἐν κυρίῳ ἀξίως τῶν ἁγίων καὶ παραστῆτε αὐτῇ ἐν ᾧ ἂν ὑμῶν χρῄζῃ πράγματι· καὶ γὰρ αὐτὴ προστάτις πολλῶν ἐγενήθη καὶ ἐμοῦ αὐτοῦ.¶Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
- ye receiveπροσδέχομαιprosdechomai · to wait for/welcomeG4327
- herαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
- as becomethἀξίωςaxiōs · appropriatelyG516
- saintsὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- saintsἅγιοςhagios · holy: saintG40
- andκαίkai · andG2532
- ye assistπαρίστημιparistēmi paristanō · to stand byG3936
- ·ὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
- whatsoeverἄνan · ifG302
- businessπρᾶγμαpragma · thingG4229
- she hath needχρῄζωchrēzō · to needG5535
- of youσύsu · youG4771
- forγάρgar · forG1063
- sheοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
- hath beenγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
- a succourerπροστάτιςprostatis · patronessG4368
- of manyπολύςpolus polos · muchG4183
- of myselfἐγώegō · I/weG1473
Cross-references for Romans 16:2
- Romans 15:7Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.
- Matthew 10:40"Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me.
- Matthew 25:40And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.'
- Philippians 2:29So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such men,
- Colossians 4:10Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions—if he comes to you, welcome him),
- Philemon 1:12I am sending him back to you, sending my very heart.
- 2 John 1:10If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting,
- 3 John 1:5Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are,
- Ephesians 5:3But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints.
- Philippians 1:27Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel,
- 1 Timothy 2:10but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works.
- Romans 16:3Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,
- Acts 9:36Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity.
- Philippians 4:14Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble.
- 2 Timothy 1:18may the Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord on that day!—and you well know all the service he rendered at Ephesus.
Commentaries on Romans 16:2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2Succourer of many - One who probably entertained the apostles and preachers who came to minister at Cenchrea, and who was remarkable for entertaining strangers. See on Romans 12:8; (note).Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2That ye receive her - That you acknowledge her as being in the Lord, or as being a servant of the Lord; that is, as a Christian; compare Romans 14:3; Philemon 2:29. As becometh saints - As it is proper that Christians should treat their brethren. She hath been a succourer of many - The word used here ́ prostatismeans properly “a patron, a help,” and was applied by the Greeks to one who “presided” over an assembly; to one who became “a patron” of others…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2she has been a great help to many people: This phrase refers to the ancient role of a patron. A patron was a wealthy person who used influence and money to support people and important work. Phoebe appears to have been a woman of wealth and influence who used her resources to support missionaries, including Paul.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. Receive her in the Lord--that is, as a genuine disciple of the Lord Jesus. as--"so as" becometh saints--so as saints should receive saints. assist her in whatsoever business she hath--"may have" need of you--some private business of her own. for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also--(See Psa 41:1-3; 2Ti 1:16-18).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Romans 16
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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