Romans 16
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1I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea,1Now I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea,
2that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her in whatever business she has need of you; for indeed she has been a helper of many and of myself also.2so that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints and provide her with whatever help she may need from you, for she has been a great help to many, including me.
3Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,3Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,
4who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.4who risked their own necks for my life. Not only I, but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.
5Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia to Christ.5Also greet the church in their house. Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.
6Greet Mary, who labored much for us.6Greet Mary, who has worked very hard for you.
7Greet Andronicus and Junia, my countrymen and my fellow prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.7Greet Andronicus and Junia, my compatriots and my fellow prisoners. They are well known to the apostles, and they were in Christ before me.
8Greet Amplias, my beloved in the Lord.8Greet Ampliatus, my dear friend in the Lord.
9Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and Stachys, my beloved.9Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my good friend Stachys.
10Greet Apelles, approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus.10Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.
11Greet Herodion, my countryman. Greet those who are of the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord.11Greet Herodion, my compatriot. Greet those in the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord.
12Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, who have labored in the Lord. Greet the beloved Persis, who labored much in the Lord.12Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, laborers in the Lord. Greet my dear friend Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord.
13Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.13Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother who was also a mother to me.
14Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren who are with them.14Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers and sisters with them.
15Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them.15Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the believers who are with them.
16Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you.16Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.
17Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them.17Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who create dissensions and obstacles contrary to the teaching that you learned. Avoid them!
18For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple.18For these are the kind who do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By their smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of the naive.
19For your obedience has become known to all. Therefore I am glad on your behalf; but I want you to be wise in what is good, and simple concerning evil.19Your obedience is known to all and thus I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil.
20And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.20The God of peace will quickly crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.
21Timothy, my fellow worker, and Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my countrymen, greet you.21Timothy, my fellow worker, greets you; so do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my compatriots.
22I, Tertius, who wrote this epistle, greet you in the Lord.22I, Tertius, who am writing this letter, greet you in the Lord.
23Gaius, my host and the host of the whole church, greets you. Erastus, the treasurer of the city, greets you, and Quartus, a brother.23Gaius, who is host to me and to the whole church, greets you. Erastus the city treasurer and our brother Quartus greet you.
24The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.24
25Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret since the world began25Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that had been kept secret for long ages,
26but now made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures made known to all nations, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, for obedience to the faith—26but now is disclosed, and through the prophetic scriptures has been made known to all the nations, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith--
27to God, alone wise, be glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen.27to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever! Amen.
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