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16 I commend unto you Phoebe our sister, who is a [a]servant of the church that is at Cenchreae: that ye receive her in the Lord, worthily of the saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever matter she may have need of you: for she herself also hath been a helper of many, and of mine own self.

Salute Prisca and Aquila my fellow-workers in Christ Jesus, who for my life laid down their own necks; unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles: and salute the church that is in their house. Salute Epaenetus my beloved, who is the first-fruits of Asia unto Christ. Salute Mary, who bestowed much labor on you. Salute Andronicus and [b]Junias, my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also have been in Christ before me. Salute Ampliatus my beloved in the Lord. Salute Urbanus our fellow-worker in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. 10 Salute Apelles the approved in Christ. Salute them that are of the household of Aristobulus. 11 Salute Herodion my kinsman. Salute them of the household of Narcissus, that are in the Lord. 12 Salute Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who labor in the Lord. Salute Persis the beloved, who labored much in the Lord. 13 Salute Rufus the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. 14 Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brethren that are with them. 15 Salute Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints that are with them. 16 Salute one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ salute you.

17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them that are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the [c]doctrine which ye learned: and turn away from them. 18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and fair speech they beguile the hearts of the innocent. 19 For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I rejoice therefore over you: but I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple unto that which is evil. 20 And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

21 Timothy my fellow-worker saluteth you; and Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my kinsmen. 22 I Tertius, [d]who write the epistle, salute you in the Lord. 23 Gaius my host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the treasurer of the city saluteth you, and Quartus the brother.[e]

25 [f]Now to him that is able to establish you according to my [g]gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which hath been kept in silence through times eternal, 26 but now is manifested, and [h]by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, is made known unto all the [i]nations unto obedience [j]of faith: 27 to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, [k]to whom be the glory [l]for ever. Amen.

Footnotes

  1. Romans 16:1 Or, deaconess
  2. Romans 16:7 Or, Junia
  3. Romans 16:17 Or, teaching
  4. Romans 16:22 Or, who write the epistle in the Lord, salute you
  5. Romans 16:23 Some ancient authorities insert here verse 24 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen, and omit the like words in verse 20.
  6. Romans 16:25 Some ancient authorities omit verses 25–27. Compare the end of chapter 14.
  7. Romans 16:25 See marginal note on 1:1.
  8. Romans 16:26 Greek through.
  9. Romans 16:26 Or, Gentiles
  10. Romans 16:26 Or, to the faith
  11. Romans 16:27 Some ancient authorities omit to whom.
  12. Romans 16:27 Greek unto the ages.

Personal Greetings

16 I commend(A) to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon[a][b] of the church in Cenchreae.(B) I ask you to receive her in the Lord(C) in a way worthy of his people(D) and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been the benefactor of many people, including me.

Greet Priscilla[c] and Aquila,(E) my co-workers(F) in Christ Jesus.(G) They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.

Greet also the church that meets at their house.(H)

Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert(I) to Christ in the province of Asia.(J)

Greet Mary, who worked very hard for you.

Greet Andronicus and Junia, my fellow Jews(K) who have been in prison with me.(L) They are outstanding among[d] the apostles, and they were in Christ(M) before I was.

Greet Ampliatus, my dear friend in the Lord.

Greet Urbanus, our co-worker in Christ,(N) and my dear friend Stachys.

10 Greet Apelles, whose fidelity to Christ has stood the test.(O)

Greet those who belong to the household(P) of Aristobulus.

11 Greet Herodion, my fellow Jew.(Q)

Greet those in the household(R) of Narcissus who are in the Lord.

12 Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, those women who work hard in the Lord.

Greet my dear friend Persis, another woman who has worked very hard in the Lord.

13 Greet Rufus,(S) chosen(T) in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me, too.

14 Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas and the other brothers and sisters with them.

15 Greet Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas and all the Lord’s people(U) who are with them.(V)

16 Greet one another with a holy kiss.(W)

All the churches of Christ send greetings.

17 I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned.(X) Keep away from them.(Y) 18 For such people are not serving our Lord Christ,(Z) but their own appetites.(AA) By smooth talk and flattery they deceive(AB) the minds of naive people. 19 Everyone has heard(AC) about your obedience, so I rejoice because of you; but I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.(AD)

20 The God of peace(AE) will soon crush(AF) Satan(AG) under your feet.

The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.(AH)

21 Timothy,(AI) my co-worker, sends his greetings to you, as do Lucius,(AJ) Jason(AK) and Sosipater, my fellow Jews.(AL)

22 I, Tertius, who wrote down this letter, greet you in the Lord.

23 Gaius,(AM) whose hospitality I and the whole church here enjoy, sends you his greetings.

Erastus,(AN) who is the city’s director of public works, and our brother Quartus send you their greetings. [24] [e]

25 Now to him who is able(AO) to establish you in accordance with my gospel,(AP) the message I proclaim about Jesus Christ, in keeping with the revelation of the mystery(AQ) hidden for long ages past, 26 but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings(AR) by the command of the eternal God, so that all the Gentiles might come to the obedience that comes from[f] faith(AS) 27 to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.(AT)

Footnotes

  1. Romans 16:1 Or servant
  2. 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.
  3. Romans 16:3 Greek Prisca, a variant of Priscilla
  4. Romans 16:7 Or are esteemed by
  5. Romans 16:24 Some manuscripts include here May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you. Amen.
  6. Romans 16:26 Or that is

Recomendaciones y saludos personales

16 Les recomiendo(A) a nuestra hermana Febe, diaconisa de la iglesia en Cencrea(B), para que la reciban en el Señor de una manera digna(C) de los santos(D), y que la ayuden en cualquier asunto en que ella necesite de ustedes, porque ella también ha ayudado a muchos y aun a mí mismo.

Saluden a Priscila y a Aquila(E), mis colaboradores en Cristo Jesús(F), los cuales expusieron su vida[a] por mí[b], a quienes no solo yo doy gracias, sino también todas las iglesias de los gentiles.

Saluden también a la iglesia que está en su casa(G). Saluden a mi querido hermano Epeneto, que es el primer convertido a Cristo(H) en[c] Asia[d](I). Saluden a María, que ha trabajado mucho por ustedes. Saluden a Andrónico y a Junias[e], mis parientes(J) y compañeros de prisión(K), que se destacan entre los apóstoles y quienes también vinieron a[f] Cristo(L) antes que yo.

Saluden a Amplias, mi querido hermano en el Señor. Saluden a Urbano, nuestro colaborador en Cristo(M), y a mi querido hermano Estaquis. 10 Saluden a Apeles, el aprobado en Cristo(N). Saluden a los de la casa de Aristóbulo.

11 Saluden a Herodión, mi pariente(O). Saluden a los de la casa de Narciso, que son del[g] Señor. 12 Saluden a Trifena y a Trifosa, obreras del[h] Señor. Saluden a la querida hermana Pérsida, que ha trabajado mucho en el Señor. 13 Saluden a Rufo(P), escogido en el Señor, también a su madre y mía.

14 Saluden a Asíncrito, a Flegonte, a Hermes, a Patrobas, a Hermas, y a los hermanos con ellos. 15 Saluden a Filólogo y a Julia, a Nereo y a su hermana, y a Olimpas, y a todos los santos(Q) que están con ellos. 16 Salúdense los unos a los otros con un beso santo(R). Todas las iglesias de Cristo los saludan.

Advertencias contra las disensiones y la apostasía

17 Les ruego, hermanos, que vigilen a los que causan disensiones y tropiezos contra las enseñanzas que ustedes aprendieron(S), y que se aparten de ellos(T). 18 Porque los tales son esclavos, no de Cristo nuestro Señor(U), sino de sus propios apetitos[i](V), y por medio de palabras suaves y lisonjeras(W) engañan los corazones de los ingenuos. 19 Porque la noticia de la obediencia de ustedes se ha extendido a todos(X). Por tanto, me regocijo por ustedes, pero quiero que sean sabios para lo bueno e inocentes para lo malo(Y). 20 Y el Dios de paz(Z) aplastará pronto a Satanás(AA) debajo de los pies de ustedes.

La gracia de nuestro Señor Jesucristo sea con ustedes(AB).

Saludos y bendición final

21 Timoteo(AC), mi colaborador, los saluda, y también Lucio(AD), Jasón(AE) y Sosípater(AF), mis parientes(AG). 22 Yo, Tercio, que escribo esta carta, los saludo(AH) en el Señor. 23 Gayo(AI), hospedador mío y de toda la iglesia, los saluda. Erasto(AJ), el tesorero de la ciudad, los saluda, y el hermano Cuarto. 24 [j]La gracia de nuestro Señor Jesucristo sea con todos ustedes. Amén.

Doxología final

25 [k]Y a Aquel que es poderoso para afirmarlos conforme a mi evangelio y a la predicación de Jesucristo(AK), según la revelación del misterio que ha sido mantenido en secreto(AL) durante siglos sin fin[l](AM), 26 pero que ahora ha sido manifestado, y por las Escrituras de los profetas(AN), conforme al mandamiento del Dios eterno, se ha dado a conocer a todas las naciones para guiarlas a la obediencia de la fe(AO), 27 al único y sabio Dios, por medio de Jesucristo, sea la gloria para siempre(AP). Amén.

Footnotes

  1. 16:4 Lit. cuello.
  2. 16:4 Lit. mi alma.
  3. 16:5 Lit. que es primicias para Cristo de.
  4. 16:5 I.e. provincia occidental de Asia Menor.
  5. 16:7 O Junia, o Julia.
  6. 16:7 Lit. fueron en.
  7. 16:11 Lit. están en el.
  8. 16:12 Lit. en el.
  9. 16:18 Lit. vientres.
  10. 16:24 La mayoría de los mss. antiguos no incluyen este vers.
  11. 16:25 Algunos mss. colocan toda esta doxología al final del cap. 15; otros, al final del cap. 14, y otros más la omiten por completo.
  12. 16:25 O tiempos eternos.

Sister Phoebe Commended

16 I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church in (A)Cenchrea, (B)that you may receive her in the Lord (C)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.

Greeting Roman Saints

Greet (D)Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. Likewise greet (E)the church that is in their house.

Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who is (F)the firstfruits of [a]Achaia to Christ. Greet Mary, who labored much for us. Greet Andronicus and Junia, my countrymen and my fellow prisoners, who are of note among the (G)apostles, who also (H)were in Christ before me.

Greet Amplias, my beloved in the Lord. Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and Stachys, my beloved. 10 Greet Apelles, approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus. 11 Greet Herodion, my [b]countryman. Greet those who are of the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord.

12 Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, who have labored in the Lord. Greet the beloved Persis, who labored much in the Lord. 13 Greet Rufus, (I)chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. 14 Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren who are with them. 15 Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them.

16 (J)Greet one another with a holy kiss. [c]The churches of Christ greet you.

Avoid Divisive Persons

17 Now I urge you, brethren, note those (K)who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and (L)avoid them. 18 For those who are such do not serve our Lord [d]Jesus Christ, but (M)their own belly, and (N)by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple. 19 For (O)your obedience has become known to all. Therefore I am glad on your behalf; but I want you to be (P)wise in what is good, and [e]simple concerning evil. 20 And (Q)the God of peace (R)will crush Satan under your feet shortly.

(S)The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

Greetings from Paul’s Friends

21 (T)Timothy, my fellow worker, and (U)Lucius, (V)Jason, and (W)Sosipater, my countrymen, greet you.

22 I, Tertius, who wrote this epistle, greet you in the Lord.

23 (X)Gaius, my host and the host of the whole church, greets you. (Y)Erastus, the treasurer of the city, greets you, and Quartus, a brother. 24 (Z)The[f] grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

Benediction

25 [g]Now (AA)to Him who is able to establish you (AB)according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, (AC)according to the revelation of the mystery (AD)kept secret since the world began 26 but (AE)now made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures made known to all nations, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, for (AF)obedience to the faith— 27 to (AG)God, alone wise, be glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen.

Footnotes

  1. Romans 16:5 NU Asia
  2. Romans 16:11 Or relative
  3. Romans 16:16 NU All the churches
  4. Romans 16:18 NU, M omit Jesus
  5. Romans 16:19 innocent
  6. Romans 16:24 NU omits v. 24.
  7. Romans 16:25 M puts Rom. 16:25–27 after Rom. 14:23.