Romans 16:2

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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)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.
• 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.

Context of Romans 16:2

1I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea; that you receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and that you help her in whatever matter she may have need of you; for she herself has also been a helper of many, and of myself as well. 3Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, 4who for my life risked their own necks, to whom not only do I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles;

Romans 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

• receiveπροσδέχομαιprosdechomai · to wait for/welcomeG4327
• her in the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• in a mannerἀξίωςaxiōs · appropriatelyG516
• saintsἅγιοςhagios · holy: saintG40
• and that you helpπαρίστημιparistēmi paristanō · to stand byG3936
• her in whateverὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• her in whateverἄνan · ifG302
• matterπρᾶγμαpragma · thingG4229
• she may haveχρῄζωchrēzō · to needG5535
• of you; for she herselfαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• has alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• beenγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• a helperπροστάτιςprostatis · patronessG4368
• of manyπολύςpolus polos · muchG4183
• and of myselfἐγώegō · I/weG1473

Cross-references for Romans 16:2

• Romans 15:7Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God.
• Matthew 10:40“He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.
• Matthew 25:40The King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.’
• Philippians 2:29Receive him then in the Lord with all joy, and hold men like him in high regard;
• Colossians 4:10Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you his greetings; and also Barnabas’s cousin Mark (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him);
• Philemon 1:12I have sent him back to you in person, that is, 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, and do not give him a greeting;
• 3 John 1:5Beloved, you are acting faithfully in whatever you accomplish for the brethren, and especially when they are strangers;
• Ephesians 5:3But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints;
• Philippians 1:27Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
• 1 Timothy 2:10but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness.
• Romans 16:3Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,
• Acts 9:36Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which translated in Greek is called Dorcas); this woman was abounding with deeds of kindness and charity which she continually did.
• Philippians 4:14Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in my affliction.
• 2 Timothy 1:18the Lord grant to him to find mercy from the Lord on that day--and you know very well what services 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

Topics related to Romans 16:2

• Hospitality
• Love
• Thankfulness
• Women
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In the dictionaries

• In the Lord
• Apostle
• Commend
• Mark
• Phebe
• Romans, Epistle to the
• Bible, the
• Business
• Caesar's Household
• Cenchreae

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