King James Version
Romans 16:13 in the King James Version says “Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.” — study this verse from Romans chapter 16 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.”
Romans 16:13 · KJV
Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord. household: or, friends
Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.
Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them.
Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them.
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“Salute”
G782to enfold in the arms, i.e., (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome
“the Lord”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“his”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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