1 I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is (also) a minister of the church at Cenchreae,
2 that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the holy ones, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a benefactor to many and to me as well.
3 Greet Prisca and Aquila, my co-workers in Christ Jesus,
4 who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I am grateful but also all the churches of the Gentiles;
5 greet also the church at their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was the firstfruits in Asia for Christ.
6 Greet Mary, who has worked hard for you.
7 Greet Andronicus and Junia, my relatives and my fellow prisoners; they are prominent among the apostles and they were in Christ before me.
8 Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord.
9 Greet Urbanus, our co-worker in Christ, and my beloved Stachys.
10 Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the family of Aristobulus.
11 Greet my relative Herodion. Greet those in the Lord who belong to the family of Narcissus.
12 Greet those workers in the Lord, Tryphaena and Tryphosa. Greet the beloved Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord.
13 Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
14 Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers who are with them.
15 Greet Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the holy ones who are with them.
16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.
17 I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create dissensions and obstacles, in opposition to the teaching that you learned; avoid them.
18 For such people do not serve our Lord Christ but their own appetites, and by fair and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the innocent.
19 For while your obedience is known to all, so that I rejoice over you, I want you to be wise as to what is good, and simple as to what is evil;
20 then the God of peace will quickly crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.
21 Timothy, my co-worker, greets you; so do Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my relatives.
22 I, Tertius, the writer of this letter, greet you in the Lord.
23 Gaius, who is host to me and to the whole church, greets you. Erastus, the city treasurer, and our brother Quartus greet you.
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26 but now manifested through the prophetic writings and, according to the command of the eternal God, made known to all nations to bring about the obedience of faith,
27 to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ be glory forever and ever. Amen.)
Versículos relacionados com Romans, 16:
Romans 16 is the last chapter of the Epistle to the Romans and presents a series of greetings and personal recommendations of the apostle Paul. Among the topics addressed in this chapter, we can highlight the importance of the Christian community, teamwork and the valorization of the service provided by the brothers in the faith. Below are five verses related to these themes:
1 Corinthians 12:12 - "For, just as the body is one and has many members, and all members, being many, are one body, so is Christ as well." This verse makes an analogy between the human body and the Christian community, showing that each member has an important function and that all together form one body.
Philippians 2:2-3 - "Complete my joy, that you may feel the same, having the same love, the same mood, feeling the same. You do nothing by strife or by boasting, but by humility; each one considers others. superior to yourself. " In these verses, Paul urges the Philippians to cultivate unity and humility, valuing the other brothers in Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:11-"Therefore, exhort each other and build each other, as you do so." Here, Paul emphasizes the importance of mutual encouragement and building in the faith.
Hebrews 10:24-25-"And we consider each other to each other, to encourage ourselves to love and good works, keeping to congregate, as is the custom of some; before, let us make admonitions and more as you see that the Day approaches. " This verse emphasizes the importance of communion and mutual stimulus for the practice of love and good works.
1 Corinthians 3:8 - "What plants and what water is one; but each will receive their reward according to their work." Here, Paulo highlights the importance of teamwork and the valorization of the service provided by each brother in the Christian community.
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