161 But I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is minister of the assembly which is in Cenchrea; 2 that ye may receive her in [the] Lord worthily of saints, and that ye may assist her in whatever matter she has need of you; for she also has been a helper of many, and of myself. 3 Salute Prisca and Aquila, my fellow-workmen in Christ Jesus, 4 (who for my life staked their own neck; to whom not I only am thankful, but also all the assemblies of the nations,) 5 and the assembly at their house. Salute Epaenetus, my beloved, who is [the] first-fruits of Asia for Christ. 6 Salute Maria, who laboured much for you. 7 Salute Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen and fellow-captives, who are of note among the apostles; who were also in Christ before me.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Romans 16:1-7
Commentary on Romans 16:1-16
(Read Romans 16:1-16)
Paul recommends Phebe to the Christians at Rome. It becomes Christians to help one another in their affairs, especially strangers; we know not what help we may need ourselves. Paul asks help for one that had been helpful to many; he that watereth shall be watered also himself. Though the care of all the churches came upon him daily, yet he could remember many persons, and send salutations to each, with particular characters of them, and express concern for them. Lest any should feel themselves hurt, as if Paul had forgotten them, he sends his remembrances to the rest, as brethren and saints, though not named. He adds, in the close, a general salutation to them all, in the name of the churches of Christ.