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Romans 16:13 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Romans 16:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 16 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.”
Romans 16:13 (KJV)
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Commentary on Romans 16:13
Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine—Aspasasthe Rhoupphon ton eklekton en kyriō kai tēn mētera autou kai emou (ἀσπάσασθε Ῥοῦφον τὸν ἐκλεκτὸν ἐν κυρίῳ καὶ τὴν μητέρα αὐτοῦ καὶ ἐμοῦ). Eklekton en kyriō (ἐκλεκτός ἐν κυρίῳ, chosen in the Lord) could mean 'excellent' or 'elect'—likely both. Rufus is distinguished, set apart for service. Mark 15:21 mentions 'Simon of Cyrene, father of Alexander and Rufus,' who carried Jesus' cross—possibly this same Rufus, suggesting his family knew Jesus personally and became early believers. Tēn mētera autou kai emou (his mother and mine) shows...
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Cross-References for Romans 16:13
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“to the chosen lady and her children”
“coming from the country”
“in all purity.”
“but I chose you”
“and the first last. For many are called”
“that we would be holy and without blemish before him in love;”
“and said”
“brothers loved by the Lord”
“the same is my brother”
“Behold, your mother! From that hour”