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I ask your attention to Phoebe, our sister, who serves the church in Cenchrea,

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that you receive her in the Lord, as is fitting for the saints, and give her help in whatever matter she may need from you. For she herself has been a helper to many, and to me as well.

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

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They risked their own lives for my life. To them not only I give thanks, but also all the Gentile churches.

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Greet also the church in their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved brother, who is the firstfruits of Asia for Christ.

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Greet Mary, who has labored hard for you.

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Greet Andronicus and Junea, my kinsmen and fellow prisoners, who are notable among the apostles and who were in Christ before me.

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Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord.

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Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and greet Stachys, my beloved.

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Greet Apelles, approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.

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Greet Herodion, my kinsman. Greet those who belong to the household of Narcissus, who are in the Lord.

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Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who labor hard in the Lord’s service. Greet Persis, the beloved one, who has labored hard in the Lord’s service.

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Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and greet his mother, who is also a mother to me.

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Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers who are with them.

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Greet Philologus and Julya, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them.

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Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.

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Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who are contrary to the teaching you received, causing divisions and temptations. Avoid them!

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For such people do not serve Christ our Lord, but their own belly. And by their smooth words and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the simple.

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The report of your obedience has reached everyone. Therefore I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise in what is good, and innocent in what is evil.

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May the God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you!

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Greetings to you from Timothy, my fellow worker, and from Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen.

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

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Gaius, who has given me lodging, and the whole church, greet you. Erastus, the city treasurer, and our brother Quartus greet you.

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[The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.]

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Now to Him who is able to strengthen you, according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept silent for long ages,

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but now made known, and by the command of the eternal God made known through the writings of the prophets to all the nations, to bring them to the obedience of faith —

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to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever and ever! Amen.

📖 Romans 16 – Loving Greetings, Warning against Division, and a Glorious Closing

🧾 Summary of Contents

Romans 16 is Paul’s closing letter to the church in Rome. In this chapter, Paul:

• Gives personal greetings to more than 25 people, emphasizing the importance of relationships and cooperation in ministry.
• Gives warning against people who bring false teaching and divide the body of Christ.
• Ends his letter with praise and glory to God, the source of the saving gospel.

✨ Explanation by Section

1. Greetings to Fellow Servants (verses 1–16)

“Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus.” (verse 3)

• Paul mentions many names — men, women, Jews, and Gentiles.
• Some important figures:

• • Phoebe, a woman deacon from Cenchrea.

  • Prisca & Aquila, a faithful serving couple.

  • Andronicus & Junea, “well known among the apostles”.

• This shows that the early church greatly valued the roles of women, families, and cooperation in ministry.

💡 Lesson: Church ministry is not the work of one person, but the synergy of many individuals who complement one another.

2. Beware of False Teaching & Division (verses 17–20)

“Be on guard against those who cause divisions and temptations.” (verse 17)

• Paul advises not to be influenced by those who create division for personal gain.
• He says they do not serve Christ, but their own belly.
• Paul believes that God will soon crush Satan under the feet of believers.

💡 Lesson: Division often comes from a proud heart and personal motives, not from God’s will.

3. Additional Greetings & Closing Prayer (verses 21–27)

• Several of Paul’s companions also send greetings, including Timothy and Tertius, who wrote this letter.

• Paul ends with a doxology:

“To Him who is able to strengthen you… the eternal God, to Him be all glory!” (verses 25–27)

💡 Lesson: All praise, service, and the mission of the gospel must return to God as the center of everything.

📘 Main Teachings of Romans 16

1. Recognition and appreciation of fellow servants are important in church ministry.
2. Beware of false teaching and those who cause division.
3. Cooperation and faithfulness build a strong church.
4. All glory returns to God.

✨ The Spiritual Meaning of Romans 16

Romans 16 is not merely a list of names, but a picture of the strength of the community of believers. It is a call to:

• Value one another, recognizing that ministry is the result of many hands working together.
• Guard the purity of teaching and the unity of the church.
• Make God the center of ministry, not ourselves.