Romans 16:12
to Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who have worked hard for the Master; to my dear friend Persis, for she has done much hard work for the Master;
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In Context
11to my countryman Herodion; to the Christians in the household of Narcissus;
13to that eminent Christian, Rufus, and to his mother, who has been a mother to me also;
Cross References
1 Corinthians 15:10But it is through the love of God that I am what I am, and the love that he showed me has not been wasted. No, I have toiled harder than any of them, and yet it was not I, but the love of God working with me.
1 Corinthians 16:16I want you, on your part, to show deference to such people as these, as well as to every fellow laborer and earnest worker.
Colossians 4:12Epaphras, who is one of yourselves, sends you his greeting. He is a servant of Christ Jesus, and is always most earnest in your behalf in his prayers, praying that you may stand firm, with a matured faith and with a sure conviction of all that is in accordance with God’s will.
1 Thessalonians 5:12We beg you, friends, to value those who toil among you, and are your leaders in the Lord’s service, and give you counsel.
1 Timothy 5:17Those church elders who fill their office well should be held deserving of especial consideration, particularly those whose work lies in preaching and 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 →