Romans 16:1-14 in English

¹ I commend unto you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church that is at Cenchreæ:

² that ye receive her in the Lord, worthily of the saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever matter she may have need of you: for she herself also hath been a helper of many, and of mine own self.

³ Salute Prisca and Aquila my fellow-workers in Christ Jesus,

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

⁵ and salute the church that is in their house. Salute Epænetus my beloved, who is the firstfruits of Asia unto Christ.

⁶ Salute Mary, who bestowed much labor on you.

⁷ Salute Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also have been in Christ before me.

⁸ Salute Ampliatus my beloved in the Lord.

⁹ Salute Urbanus our fellow-worker in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.

¹⁰ Salute Apelles the approved in Christ. Salute them that are of the household of Aristobulus.

¹¹ Salute Herodion my kinsman. Salute them of the household of Narcissus, that are in the Lord.

¹² Salute Tryphæna and Tryphosa, who labor in the Lord. Salute Persis the beloved, who labored much in the Lord.

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

¹⁴ Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brethren that are with them.

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 Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.

⁶ Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.

⁷ Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.

⁸ Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.

⁹ Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.

¹⁰ Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus’ household.

¹¹ Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.

¹² Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.

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

¹⁴ Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them.

¹ I commend unto you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church that is at Cenchreae:

² that ye receive her in the Lord, worthily of the saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever matter she may have need of you: for she herself also hath been a succourer of many, and of mine own self.

³ Salute Prisca and Aquila my fellow-workers in Christ Jesus,

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

⁵ and salute the church that is in their house. Salute Epaenetus my beloved, who is the firstfruits of Asia unto Christ.

⁶ Salute Mary, who bestowed much labour on you.

⁷ Salute Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also have been in Christ before me.

⁸ Salute Ampliatus my beloved in the Lord.

⁹ Salute Urbanus our fellow-worker in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.

¹⁰ Salute Apelles the approved in Christ. Salute them which are of the household of Aristobulus.

¹¹ Salute Herodion my kinsman. Salute them of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.

¹² Salute Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute Persis the beloved, which laboured much in the Lord.

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

¹⁴ Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brethren that are with them.

¹ By means of this letter I am introducing and recommending to you our fellow believer Phoebe, who will be taking this letter to you. She is a deacon in the congregation in Cenchrea city.

² I request that you receive her because of her relationship with the Lord. You should do that because those who are God's people ought to receive their fellow believers. I am also requesting that you help her by giving her EUP whatever she needs, because she has helped many people, including me.

³ Tell Priscilla and her husband Aquila that I ◄send greetings to/am thinking fondly of► them. They worked with me for Christ Jesus,

⁴ and they were even willing to die IDM in order to save my life. It is not only I who thank them for helping me, but the people in all HYP the non-Jewish congregations also thank them for saving my life.

⁵ Also tell the congregation that meets in their house that I ◄send my greetings to/am thinking fondly of► them. Tell my dear friend Epaenetus the same thing. He is the first man in Asia province who believed in Christ.

⁶ Tell Mary, who has worked hard for Christ in order to help you, that I ◄send my greetings to/am thinking fondly of► her.

⁷ Tell the same thing to Andronicus and his wife Junia (OR, and his sister Junia) who are my fellow Jews and who were also previously in prison with me. They are well-known/respected (OR, respected by the) apostles, and they became Christians before I did.

⁸ I also send my greetings to Ampliatus, who is a dear friend because of his relationship with the Lord.

⁹ I also send my greetings to Urbanus, who works for Christ with us, and to my dear friend Stachys.

¹⁰ I also send my greetings to Apelles, whom Christ has approved because Apelles successfully endured trials. Tell the believers who live in the house of Aristobulus that I send my greetings to them.

¹¹ Also tell Herodion, who is my fellow Jew, that I send my greetings to him. Tell the same thing to those who live in the house of Narcissus who belong to the Lord.

¹² Tell the same thing to Tryphaena and her sister Tryphosa, who work hard for the Lord. I also send my greetings to Persis. We all love her and she has worked very hard for the Lord.

¹³ Tell Rufus, who is an outstanding Christian, that I send my greetings to him. Tell the same thing to his mother, who has treated me as though I were her son MET.

¹⁴ Tell Asyncritus and Phlegon and Hermes and Patrobas and Hermas and the fellow believers who meet with them that I am sending my greetings to them.

¹ I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is a servant 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 risked their own necks for my life, 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 Junia, my relatives and my fellow prisoners, who are notable among the apostles, who were also 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 who are with them.

¹ I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is a servant 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 risked their own necks for my life, 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 Junia, my relatives and my fellow prisoners, who are notable among the apostles, who were also 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 who are with them.

¹ I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is a servant 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 risked their own necks for my life, 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 laboured much for us.

⁷ Greet Andronicus and Junia, my relatives and my fellow prisoners, who are notable amongst the apostles, who were also 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 labour in the Lord. Greet Persis, the beloved, who laboured 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 who are with them.

¹ It is my desire to say a good word for Phoebe, who is a servant of the church in Cenchreae:

² That you will take her in kindly, after the way of the saints, as one who is the Lord's, and give her help in anything in which she may have need of you: because she has been a help to a great number and to myself.

³ Give my love to Prisca and Aquila, workers with me in Christ Jesus,

⁴ Who for my life put their necks in danger; to whom not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are in debt:

⁵ And say a kind word to the church which is in their house. Give my love to my dear Epaenetus, who is the first fruit of Asia to Christ.

⁶ Give my love to Mary, who gave much care to you.

⁷ Give my love to Andronicus and Junia, my relations, who were in prison with me, who are noted among the Apostles, and who were in Christ before me.

⁸ Give my love to Ampliatus, who is dear to me in the Lord,

⁹ Give my love to Urbanus, a worker in Christ with us, and to my dear Stachys.

¹⁰ Give my love to Apelles, who has the approval of Christ. Say a kind word to those who are of the house of Aristobulus.

¹¹ Give my love to Herodion, my relation. Say a kind word to those of the house of Narcissus, who are in the Lord.

¹² Give my love to Tryphaena and Tryphosa, workers in the Lord. Give my love to my dear Persis, who did much work in the Lord.

¹³ Give my love to Rufus, one of the Lord's selection, and to his mother and mine.

¹⁴ Give my love to Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers who are with them.

¹ But I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is minister of the assembly which is in Cenchrea;

² that ye may receive her in the Lord worthily of saints, and that ye may assist her in whatever matter she has need of you; for she also has been a helper of many, and of myself.

³ Salute Prisca and Aquila, my fellow-workmen in Christ Jesus,

⁴ (who for my life staked their own neck; to whom not I only am thankful, but also all the assemblies of the nations,)

⁵ and the assembly at their house. Salute Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first-fruits of Asia for Christ.

⁶ Salute Maria, who laboured much for you.

⁷ Salute Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen and fellow-captives, who are of note among the apostles; who were also in Christ before me.

⁸ Salute Amplias, my beloved in the Lord.

⁹ Salute Urbanus, our fellow-workman in Christ, and Stachys, my beloved.

¹⁰ Salute Apelles, approved in Christ. Salute those who belong to Aristobulus.

¹¹ Salute Herodion, my kinsman. Salute those who belong to Narcissus, who are in the Lord.

¹² Salute Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute Persis, the beloved, who has laboured much in the Lord.

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

¹⁴ Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brethren with them.

¹ And I commend to you Phebe, our sister, who is in the ministry of the church, that is in Cenchrae:

² That you receive her in the Lord as becometh saints; and that you assist her in whatsoever business she shall have need of you. For she also hath assisted many, and myself also.

³ Salute Prisca and Aquila, my helpers in Christ Jesus,

⁴ (Who have for my life laid down their own necks: to whom not I only give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles,)

⁵ And the church which is in their house. Salute Epenetus, my beloved: who is the firstfruits of Asia in Christ.

⁶ Salute Mary, who hath laboured much among you.

⁷ Salute Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen and fellow prisoners: who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.

⁸ Salute Ampliatus, most beloved to me in the Lord.

⁹ Salute Urbanus, our helper in Christ Jesus, and Stachys, my beloved.

¹⁰ Salute Apelles, approved in Christ.

¹¹ Salute them that are of Aristobulus’ household. Salute Herodian, my kinsman. Salute them that are of Narcissus’ household, who are in the Lord.

¹² Salute Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute Persis, the dearly beloved, who hath much laboured in the Lord.

¹³ Salute Rufus, elect in the Lord, and his mother and mine.

¹⁴ Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren that are with them.

¹ I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea,

² so that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and you may stand by her in whatever thing she may need from you; for indeed she has proved to be a helper of many and of myself also.

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

⁴ who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.

⁵ And greet the church that is in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia to Christ.

⁶ Greet Mary, who labored much for us.

⁷ Greet Andronicus and Junia, my relatives and my fellow captives, 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, approved in Christ. Greet those from the household of Aristobulus.

¹¹ Greet Herodion, my relative. Greet those from the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord.

¹² Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, who have labored in the Lord. Greet the beloved Persis, who labored much in the Lord.

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

¹⁴ Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brothers who are with them.

¹ I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the congregation in Cenchrea,

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

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

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

⁵ And greet the congregation that is in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who is the first convert to Christ from Achaia.

⁶ Greet Mary, who worked very hard for you.

⁷ Greet Andronicus and Junias, my countrymen and my fellow prisoners, who are outstanding among the apostles, and who were in Christ before me.

⁸ Greet Amplias, my beloved in the Lord.

⁹ Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my beloved Stachys.

¹⁰ Greet Apelles, approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus.

¹¹ Greet Herodian, my countryman. Greet those who are of the household of Narcissus, who are in the Lord.

¹² Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, who have worked hard in the Lord. Greet the beloved Persis, who has worked very hard in the Lord.

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

¹⁴ Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brothers who are with them.

¹ I recommend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a deaconess at the Cenchreae church.

² Please welcome her in the Lord, as believers should, and help her in whatever way she needs, because she has been a great help to many people, myself included.

³ Pass on my greetings to Prisca and Aquila, my co-workers in Christ Jesus,

⁴ who risked their lives for me. It's not just me who is very thankful for them, but all the churches of the foreigners too.

⁵ Please also give my greetings to the church that meets in their home. Pass on my best wishes to my good friend Epaenetus, the first person to follow Christ in the province of Asia.

⁶ Give my greetings to Mary, who worked hard for you,

⁷ and also Andronicus and Junia, from my own country and fellow-prisoners. They are well-known among the apostles, and became followers of Christ before me.

⁸ Give my best to Ampliatus, my good friend in the Lord;

⁹ to Urbanus, our co-worker in Christ; and to my dear friend Stachys.

¹⁰ My greetings to Apelles, a trustworthy man in Christ. Greetings to Aristobulus's family,

¹¹ to my countryman Herodion, and to those from Narcissus' family who belong to the Lord.

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.

¹³ Give my greetings to Rufus, an exceptional worker, and his mother—who I count as my mother too.

¹⁴ Greetings to Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the fellow-believers who are with them.

¹ I Commende vnto you Phebe our sister, which is a seruaunt of the Church of Cenchrea:

² That ye receiue her in the Lord, as it becommeth Saintes, and that ye assist her in whatsoeuer businesse she needeth of your ayde: for she hath giuen hospitalitie vnto many, and to me also.

³ Greete Priscilla, and Aquila my fellowe helpers in Christ Iesus,

⁴ (Which haue for my life laide downe their owne necke. Vnto whom not I onely giue thankes, but also all the Churches of the Gentiles.)

⁵ Likewise greete the Church that is in their house. Salute my beloued Epenetus, which is the first fruites of Achaia in Christ.

⁶ Greete Marie which bestowed much labour on vs.

⁷ Salute Andronicus and Iunia my cousins and fellowe prisoners, which are notable among the Apostles, and were in Christ before me.

⁸ Greete Amplias my beloued in the Lord.

⁹ Salute Vrbanus our fellow helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloued.

¹⁰ Salute Apelles approoued in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus friendes.

¹¹ Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greete them which are of the friendes of Narcissus which are in the Lord.

¹² Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, which women labour in the Lord. Salute the beloued Persis, which woman hath laboured much in the Lord.

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

¹⁴ Greete Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Mercurius, and the brethren which are with them.

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 Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.

⁶ Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.

⁷ Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.

⁸ Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.

⁹ Salute Urban our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.

¹⁰ Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus’ household.

¹¹ Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.

¹² Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.

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

¹⁴ Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them.

¹ I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a deaconess of the church at Cenchreae;

² that ye may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the holy, and assist her in whatever business she may need your aid; for she hath been a helper of many, and of myself also.

³ Salute Prisca and Aquila, my fellow-laborers in Christ Jesus;

⁴ who for my life laid down their own necks; to whom not I alone give thanks, but also all the churches of the gentiles;

⁵ salute also the church that is in their house. Salute Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first fruit gathered from Asia for Christ.

⁶ Salute Mary, who labored much for us.

⁷ Salute Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.

⁸ Salute Amplias, my beloved in the Lord.

⁹ Salute Urbanus, our fellow-laborer in Christ, and Stachys, my beloved.

¹⁰ Salute Apelles, the approved in Christ. Salute those who belong to the family of Aristobulus.

¹¹ Salute Herodion, my kinsman. Salute those of the family of Narcissus, who are in the Lord.

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

¹³ Salute Rufus, the chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who is mine also.

¹⁴ Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brethren that are with them.

¹ I commend to your care our sister, Phoebe, who is an assistant of the church at Cenchreae;

² and I ask you to give her a Christian welcome — one worthy of Christ's people — and to aid her in any matter in which she may need your assistance. She has proved herself a staunch friend and protector and to many others.

³ Give my greeting to Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in the cause of Christ Jesus,

⁴ who risked their own lives to save mine. It is not I alone who thank them, but all the churches amongst the Gentiles thank them also.

⁵ Give my greeting, also, to the church that meets at their house, as well as to my dear friend Epaenetus, one of the first in Roman Asia to believe in Christ;

⁶ to Mary, who worked hard for you;

⁷ to Andronicus and Junia, fellow Jews and once my fellow prisoners, who are people of note amongst the apostles, and who became Christians before I did;

⁸ to my dear Christian friend Ampliatus;

⁹ to Urban, our fellow worker in the cause of Christ, and to my dear friend Stachys;

¹⁰ to that proved Christian Apelles; to the household of Aristobulus;

¹¹ to my countryman Herodion; to the Christians in the household of Narcissus;

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;

¹³ to that eminent Christian, Rufus, and to his mother, who has been a mother to me also;

¹⁴ to Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and our friends with them;

¹ I commend to your care our sister, Phoebe, who is an assistant of the church at Cenchreae;

² and I ask you to give her a Christian welcome — one worthy of Christ's people — and to aid her in any matter in which she may need your assistance. She has proved herself a staunch friend and protector and to many others.

³ Give my greeting to Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in the cause of Christ Jesus,

⁴ who risked their own lives to save mine. It is not I alone who thank them, but all the churches among the Gentiles thank them also.

⁵ Give my greeting, also, to the church that meets at their house, as well as to my dear friend Epaenetus, one of the first in Roman Asia to believe in Christ;

⁶ to Mary, who worked hard for you;

⁷ to Andronicus and Junia, fellow Jews and once my fellow prisoners, who are people of note among the apostles, and who became Christians before I did;

⁸ to my dear Christian friend Ampliatus;

⁹ to Urban, our fellow worker in the cause of Christ, and to my dear friend Stachys;

¹⁰ to that proved Christian Apelles; to the household of Aristobulus;

¹¹ to my countryman Herodion; to the Christians in the household of Narcissus;

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;

¹³ to that eminent Christian, Rufus, and to his mother, who has been a mother to me also;

¹⁴ to Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and our friends with them;

¹ I commede vnto you Phebe oure sister (which is a minister of the congregacion of Chenchrea)

² that ye receave her in the Lorde as it becommeth saynctes and that ye assist her in whatsoever busynes she neadeth of youre ayde. For she hath suckered many and myne awne selfe also.

³ Grete Prisca and Aquila my helpers in Christ Iesu,

⁴ which have for my lyfe layde doune their awne neckes. Vnto which not I only geve thankes but also the congregacion of the gentyls.

⁵ Lyke wyse grete all the company that is in thy housse. Salute my welbeloved Epenetos which is the fyrst frute amonge them of Achaia.

⁶ Grete Mary which bestowed moche labour on vs.

⁷ Salute Andronicus and Iunia my cosyns which were presoners with me also which are wele taken amonge the Apostles and were in Christ before me.

⁸ Grete Amplias my beloved in the Lorde.

⁹ Salute Vrban oure helper in Christ and Stachys my beloved.

¹⁰ Salute Appelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobolus housholde.

¹¹ Salute Herodion my kynsman. Grete them of the housholde of Narcissus which are in the Lorde.

¹² Salute Triphena and Triphosa which wemen dyd labour in the Lorde. Salute the beloved Persis which laboured in the Lorde.

¹³ Salute Rufus chosen in the Lorde and his mother and myne.

¹⁴ Grete Asincritus, Phlegon, Herman, Patrobas, Hermen, and the brethren which are with them.

¹ I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church that is in Cenchrea,

² in order that you may receive her in the Lord. Do this in a manner worthy of the saints, and stand by her in whatever matter she may have need of you. For she herself as well has become a helper of many, and of myself as well.

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

⁴ who for my life risked their own lives. I give thanks to them, and not only I, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.

⁵ Greet the church that is in their house. Greet Epaenetus my beloved, who is the firstfruit of Asia to Christ.

⁶ Greet Mary, who has worked hard for you.

⁷ Greet Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen, and my fellow prisoners. They are prominent among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.

⁸ Greet Ampliatus, 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 those of the household of Narcissus, who are in the Lord.

¹² Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who work hard in the Lord. Greet Persis the beloved, who has worked much in the Lord.

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

¹⁴ Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers who are with them.

¹ I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is a servant 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 risked their own necks for my life, 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 Junia, my relatives and my fellow prisoners, who are notable among the apostles, who were also 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 who are with them.

¹ I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is a servant 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 risked their own necks for my life, 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 laboured much for us.

⁷ Greet Andronicus and Junia, my relatives and my fellow prisoners, who are notable amongst the apostles, who were also 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 labour in the Lord. Greet Persis, the beloved, who laboured 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 who are with them.

¹ I commend to you Phebe our sister, who is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:

² That ye receive her in the Lord, as it becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succorer 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: to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.

⁵ Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my well-beloved Epenetus, who is the first-fruits of Achaia to Christ.

⁶ Greet Mary, who bestowed much labor on us.

⁷ Salute Andronicus and Junia my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.

⁸ Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.

⁹ Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.

¹⁰ Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them who are of Aristobulus' household .

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

¹² Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labor in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, who labored much in the Lord.

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

¹⁴ Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren who are with them.

¹ I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is a servant of the assembly that is at Cenchreae,

² that you receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of the holy ones, 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 Messiah Yeshua,

⁴ who risked their own necks for my life, 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 Messiah.

⁶ Greet Miriam, who labored much for us.

⁷ Greet Andronicus and Junia, my relatives and my fellow prisoners, who are notable among the emissaries, who were also in Messiah before me.

⁸ Greet Amplias, my beloved in the Lord.

⁹ Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Messiah, and Stachys, my beloved.

¹⁰ Greet Apelles, the approved in Messiah. 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 who are with them.

¹ I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is a servant of the assembly that is at Cenchreae,

² that you receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of the holy ones, 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 Messiah Yeshua,

⁴ who risked their own necks for my life, 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 Messiah.

⁶ Greet Miriam, who laboured much for us.

⁷ Greet Andronicus and Junia, my relatives and my fellow prisoners, who are notable amongst the emissaries, who were also in Messiah before me.

⁸ Greet Amplias, my beloved in the Lord.

⁹ Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Messiah, and Stachys, my beloved.

¹⁰ Greet Apelles, the approved in Messiah. 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 labour in the Lord. Greet Persis, the beloved, who laboured 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 who are with them.

¹ And I commend to you Phebe, our sister, which is in the service of the church that is at Cenchrea,

² that ye receive her in the Lord worthily to saints, and that ye help her in whatever cause she shall need of you. For she hath helped many men, and myself.

³ Greet Priscilla and Aquila, mine helpers in Christ Jesus,

⁴ which under-putted their necks for my life; to whom not I alone do thankings, but also all the churches of heathen men.

⁵ And greet ye well their menial church or their home-church. Greet well Epaenetus, beloved to me, that is the first of Asia in Christ, Jesus.

⁶ Greet well Mary, the which hath travailed much in us.

⁷ Greet well Andronicus and Junia, my cousins, and mine even-prisoners, which be noble among the apostles, and which were before me in Christ.

⁸ Greet well Amplias, most dear-worthy to me in the Lord.

⁹ Greet well Urbane, our helper in Christ Jesus, and Stachys, my darling or my beloved.

¹⁰ Greet well Apelles, the noble in Christ or noble in Christ. Greet well them that be of Aristobulus’ house.

¹¹ Greet well Herodion, my cousin. Greet well them that be of Narcissus’ house, that be in the Lord.

¹² Greet well Tryphena and Tryphosa, which women travail in the Lord. Greet well Persis, most dearworthy woman, that hath travailed much in the Lord.

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

¹⁴ Greet well Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and brethren that be with them.

¹ And I commend to you Phebe, our sister, which is in the service of the church that is at Cenchrea, (And I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is in the service of the church that is at Cenchrea,)

² that ye receive her in the Lord worthily to (the) saints, and that ye help her in whatever cause she shall need of you (or and that ye help her with whatever she shall need from you). For she hath helped many men, and myself.

³ Greet Priscilla and Aquila, mine helpers in Christ Jesus, (Greetings to Priscilla and Aquila, my helpers in the Messiah Jesus,)

⁴ which under-putted their necks for my life; to whom not I alone do thankings, but also all the churches of (the) heathen men. (who risked their necks for me; for whom not I alone give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.)

⁵ And greet ye well their household church or their home-church. Greet well Epaenetus, (be)loved to me, that is the first of Asia in Christ, Jesus (or Hearty greetings to Epaenetus, beloved to me, who is the first Asian convert to the Messiah Jesus).

⁶ Greet well Mary, the which hath travailed much in us. (Hearty greetings to Mary, who hath laboured much with us, or for us.)

⁷ Greet well Andronicus and Junia, my cousins, and mine even-prisoners, which be noble among the apostles, and which were before me in Christ. (Hearty greetings to Andronicus and Junia, my cousins, and my fellow prisoners, who be of note among the apostles, and who were in the Messiah before me.)

⁸ Greet well Amplias (or Hearty greetings to Amplias), most dearworthy to me in the Lord.

⁹ Greet well Urbane, our helper in Christ Jesus, and Stachys, my darling or my (be)loved. (Hearty greetings to Urbane, our helper in the Messiah Jesus, and Stachys, my beloved.)

¹⁰ Greet well Apelles, the noble in Christ or noble in Christ. Greet well them that be of Aristobulus’ house.

¹¹ Greet well Herodion, my cousin. Greet well them that be of Narcissus’ house, that be in the Lord.

¹² Greet well Tryphena and Tryphosa, which women travail in the Lord. Greet well Persis, most dearworthy woman, that hath travailed much in the Lord.

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

¹⁴ Greet well Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and brethren that be with them (or and the brothers who be with them).

¹ And I commend you to Phebe our sister — being a ministrant of the assembly that is in Cenchrea —

² that ye may receive her in the Lord, as doth become saints, and may assist her in whatever matter she may have need of you — for she also became a leader of many, and of myself.

³ Salute Priscilla and Aquilas, my fellow-workmen in Christ Jesus —

⁴ who for my life their own neck did lay down, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the nations —

⁵ and the assembly at their house; salute Epaenetus, my beloved, who is first-fruit of Achaia to Christ.

⁶ Salute Mary, who did labour much for us;

⁷ salute Andronicus and Junias, my kindred, and my fellow-captives, who are of note among the apostles, who also have been in Christ before me.

⁸ Salute Amplias, my beloved in the Lord;

⁹ salute Arbanus, our fellow-workman in Christ, and Stachys, my beloved;

¹⁰ salute Apelles, the approved in Christ; salute those of the household of Aristobulus;

¹¹ salute Herodion, my kinsman; salute those of the household of Narcissus, who are in the Lord;

¹² salute Tryphaena, and Tryphosa, who are labouring in the Lord; salute Persis, the beloved, who did labour much in the Lord.

¹³ Salute Rufus, the choice one in the Lord, and his mother and mine,

¹⁴ salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren with them;