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Romans 16:4 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Romans 16:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 16 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Romans 16:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 16:4
Who have for my life laid down their own necks—Hoitines hyper tēs psychēs mou ton heautōn trachēlon hypethēkan (οἵτινες ὑπὲρ τῆς ψυχῆς μου τὸν ἑαυτῶν τράχηλον ὑπέθηκαν). Hypethēkan ton trachēlon (ὑποτίθημι τὸν τράχηλον, laid down the neck) is vivid—risked execution. Hyper tēs psychēs mou (ὑπὲρ τῆς ψυχῆς μου, for my life) indicates they endangered themselves to save Paul. The occasion is unknown—perhaps the Ephesian riot (Acts 19:23-41) or imprisonment—but their courage was notable.Unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles—Hois ouk egō monos eucharistō, alla ka...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 16:4
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“because he laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.”
“risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.”
“and increased in number daily.”
“that I might cut off those who hate me.”
“when they brought forth those kings to Joshua”
“For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.”
“brothers”
“as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia”
“that someone lay down his life for his friends.”