Romans 16:13
to that eminent Christian, Rufus, and to his mother, who has been a mother to me also;
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
In Context
14to Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and our friends with them;
Cross References
Matthew 12:49Then, stretching out his hands towards his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers!
Mark 3:35Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.”
John 15:16It wasn’t you who chose me, but I who chose you, and I appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that should remain, so that the Father might grant you whatever you ask in my name.
Ephesians 1:4For he chose us in our union with Christ before the creation of the universe, so that we might be holy and blameless in his sight, living in the spirit of love.
1 Timothy 5:2the older women as mothers, and the younger women as sisters – with all purity.
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 →