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Romans Chapter 16 (WEB)

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Romans 16: Personal Greetings and Doxology
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1 I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is a servant{literally, deacon} of the assembly that is at Cenchreae,

2 that you receive her in the Lord, in a way worthy of the saints, and that you assist her in whatever matter she may need from you, for she herself also has been a helper of many, and of my own self.

3 Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,

4 who for my life, laid down their own necks; to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the Gentiles.

5 Greet the assembly that is in their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first fruits of Achaia to Christ.

6 Greet Mary, who labored much for us.

7 Greet Andronicus and Junias, my relatives and my fellow prisoners, who are notable 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, the approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus.

11 Greet Herodion, my kinsman. Greet them of the household of Narcissus, who are in the Lord.

12 Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who labor in the Lord. Greet Persis, the beloved, who labored much in the Lord.

13 Greet Rufus, the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.

14 Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers{The word for \"brothers\" here and where context allows may also be correctly translated \"brothers and sisters\" or \"siblings.\"} 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 assemblies of Christ greet you.

17 Now I beg you, brothers, look out for those who are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and turn away from them.

18 For those who are such don't serve our Lord, Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and flattering speech, they deceive the hearts of the innocent.

19 For your obedience has become known to all. I rejoice therefore over you. But I desire to have you wise in that which is good, but innocent in that which is evil.

20 And the God of peace will quickly crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

21 Timothy, my fellow worker, greets you, as do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my relatives.

22 I, Tertius, who write the letter, greet you in the Lord.

23 Gaius, my host and host of the whole assembly, greets you. Erastus, the treasurer of the city, greets you, as does Quartus, the brother.

24 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all! Amen.

25 {See Romans 14:23}

26 {See Romans 14:23}

27 {See Romans 14:23} {TR places Romans 14:24-26 at the end of Romans instead of at the end of chapter 14, and numbers these verses 16:25-27.}

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Romans chapter 16 about?
Paul commends Phebe, sends personal greetings to many believers in Rome, warns against those who cause divisions contrary to sound teaching, and closes with a doxology praising God, continuing directly on from Romans 15.
Who was Phebe, mentioned at the start of this chapter?
Phebe was a servant of the church at Cenchrea whom Paul commends to the Roman believers, asking them to assist her and noting she had helped many people, including him (v1-2).
What does Paul say about Priscilla and Aquila in this chapter?
He calls them his helpers in Christ Jesus who 'have for my life laid down their own necks,' earning the thanks of all the Gentile churches (v3-4). For the rest of the letter's argument, see the Romans overview.

Today's Verse

Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;

Ezekiel 17:2 | ASV

Verse Of The Day

Amid the greetings Paul warns the church to mark and avoid those who cause divisions through smooth talk, promising that the God of peace will soon bruise Satan under their feet, an image echoed in Luke 10:19. The chapter's greetings and doxology bring the whole Romans overview of grace and obedience to a fitting close.