161 And I commend you to Phebe our sister—being a ministrant of the assembly that 'is' in Cenchrea— 2 that ye may receive her in the Lord, as doth become saints, and may assist her in whatever matter she may have need of you—for she also became a leader of many, and of myself. 3 Salute Priscilla and Aquilas, my fellow-workmen in Christ Jesus— 4 who for my life their own neck did lay down, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the nations— 5 and the assembly at their house; salute Epaenetus, my beloved, who is first-fruit of Achaia to Christ. 6 Salute Mary, who did labour much for us; 7 salute Andronicus and Junias, my kindred, and my fellow-captives, who are of note among the apostles, who also have been in Christ before me. 8 Salute Amplias, my beloved in the Lord; 9 salute Arbanus, our fellow-workman in Christ, and Stachys, my beloved; 10 salute Apelles, the approved in Christ; salute those of the 'household' of Aristobulus; 11 salute Herodion, my kinsman; salute those of the 'household' of Narcissus, who are in the Lord; 12 salute Tryphaena, and Tryphosa, who are labouring in the Lord; salute Persis, the beloved, who did labour much in the Lord. 13 Salute Rufus, the choice one in the Lord, and his mother and mine, 14 salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren with them; 15 salute Philologus, and Julias, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints with them; 16 salute one another in a holy kiss; the assemblies of Christ do salute you.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Romans 16:1-16
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.