Romans 16:1

English Standard Version

16 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant^[a] of the church at ^(A)Cenchreae,

Romans 16:1

New International Version

16 I commend^(A) to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon^[a]^[b] of the church in Cenchreae.^(B)

Romans 16:1 Or servant
Romans 16:1 The word deacon refers here to a Christian designated to serve with the overseers/elders of the church in a variety of ways; similarly in Phil. 1:1 and 1 Tim. 3:8,12.

⁴who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks but all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks as well.

⁴They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.

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