4 They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.
4 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.
4 who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks but all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks as well.
4 They once put their lives on the line for me. And I'm not the only one grateful to them. All the non-Jewish gatherings of believers also owe them plenty,
4 who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
4 In fact, they once risked their lives for me. I am thankful to them, and so are all the Gentile churches.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Romans 16:4
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.