Romans 16:12
My best wishes to Tryphaena and Tryphosa, hard workers for the Lord, and to my friend Persis, who has done so much in the Lord.
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In Context
11to my countryman Herodion, and to those from Narcissus' family who belong to the Lord.
13Give my greetings to Rufus, an exceptional worker, and his mother—who I count as my mother too.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 15:10But by God's grace I am what I am, and his grace given to me wasn't wasted. On the contrary I've worked harder than all of them—though not me, but God's grace working through me.
1 Corinthians 16:16to respect their leadership, and everyone who helps the work with such dedication.
Colossians 4:12Epaphras who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends his greetings. He's always passionate in his prayers on your behalf, praying that you'll stand firm as grown-up Christians, totally convinced about everything as God would want.
1 Thessalonians 5:12Brothers and sisters, we're asking you to respect those who work with you, who lead you in the Lord and teach you.
1 Timothy 5:17Elders who direct the church well should be seen as doubly valuable, particularly those who work in speaking the Word and in teaching.
Matthew Henry on Romans 16:2-17
Friendly Salutations; Apostolic Salutations. ( a. d. 58.) 1 I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: 2 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. 3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: 4 Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. 5… Read the whole commentary →