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Romans 16:1 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Romans 16:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 16 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:”
Romans 16:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Romans 16:1
I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea—Synistēmi de hymin Phoibēn tēn adelphēn hēmōn, ousan kai diakonon tēs ekklēsias tēs en Kenchreais (συνίστημι δὲ ὑμῖν Φοίβην τὴν ἀδελφὴν ἡμῶν, οὖσαν καὶ διάκονον τῆς ἐκκλησίας τῆς ἐν Κεγχρεαῖς). Synistēmi (συνίστημι, commend/introduce) is formal recommendation language, common in ancient letters. Phoebe carried Paul's letter to Rome, requiring trustworthy character. Diakonon (διάκονος, servant/deacon) is the same word used for male deacons (Philippians 1:1, 1 Timothy 3:8)—Phoebe held official church offic...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 16:1
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“having stayed after this many more days”
“love one another from the heart fervently:”
“having been the wife of one man”
“he is my brother”
“in all purity.”
“the wife of Chuzas”
“as do some”
“houses”