King James Version
Romans 16:6 in the King James Version says “Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.” — study this verse from Romans chapter 16 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.”
Romans 16:6 · KJV
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.
Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.
Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.
Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.
Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Greet”
G782to enfold in the arms, i.e., (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome
“much”
G4183(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
“on”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
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