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.

Greetings and Love Expressed

16 I (A)recommend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a [a]servant of the church which is at (B)Cenchrea, that you (C)receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the [b](D)saints, and that you help her in whatever matter she may have need of you; for she herself has also been a helper of many, [c]and of myself as well.

Greet (E)Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers (F)in (G)Christ Jesus, who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only do I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles; also greet (H)the church that is in their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the (I)first convert to Christ from [d](J)Asia. Greet Mary, who has worked hard for you. Greet Andronicus and [e]Junia, my (K)kinsfolk and my (L)fellow prisoners, who are outstanding in the view of the apostles, who also [f]were (M)in Christ before me. Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord. Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker (N)in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. 10 Greet Apelles, the approved (O)in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus. 11 Greet Herodion, my (P)kinsman. Greet those of the household of Narcissus, who are in the Lord. 12 Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa, workers in the Lord. Greet Persis the beloved, who has worked hard in the Lord. 13 Greet (Q)Rufus, a choice man in the Lord, also his mother and mine. 14 Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers and sisters with them. 15 Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all (R)the [g]saints who are with them. 16 (S)Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.

17 Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and [h]hindrances (T)contrary to the teaching which you learned, and (U)turn away from them. 18 For such people are (V)slaves, not of our Lord Christ but of (W)their own [i]appetites; and by their (X)smooth and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting. 19 For the report of your obedience (Y)has reached everyone; therefore I am rejoicing over you, but (Z)I want you to be wise in what is good, and innocent in what is evil. 20 (AA)The God of peace will soon crush (AB)Satan under your feet.

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

21 (AD)Timothy, my fellow worker, greets you, and so do (AE)Lucius, (AF)Jason, and (AG)Sosipater, my (AH)kinsmen.

22 I, Tertius, who have (AI)written this letter, greet you in the Lord.

23 (AJ)Gaius, host to me and to the whole church, greets you. (AK)Erastus, the city treasurer, greets you, and Quartus, the brother.[j]

25 (AL)Now to Him who is able to establish you (AM)according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of (AN)the mystery which has been kept secret for (AO)long ages past, 26 but now has been disclosed, and through (AP)the Scriptures of the prophets, in accordance with the commandment of the eternal God, has been made known to all the nations, leading to (AQ)obedience of faith; 27 to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, (AR)be the glory forever. Amen.

Footnotes

  1. Romans 16:1 Or deaconess
  2. Romans 16:2 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s people
  3. Romans 16:2 Lit and of me, myself
  4. Romans 16:5 I.e., west coast province of Asia Minor
  5. Romans 16:7 Or possibly Junias (masc)
  6. Romans 16:7 Lit have become
  7. Romans 16:15 See note 1 v 2
  8. Romans 16:17 Lit occasions of stumbling
  9. Romans 16:18 Lit belly
  10. Romans 16:23 Late mss add as v 24: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

Saudações de Paulo a seus amigos

16 Recomendo-lhes nossa irmã Febe, que serve à igreja em Cencreia. Recebam-na no Senhor, como uma pessoa digna de honra no meio do povo santo. Ajudem-na no que ela precisar, pois tem sido de grande ajuda para muitos, especialmente para mim.

Deem minhas saudações a Priscila e Áquila, meus colaboradores no serviço de Cristo Jesus. Certa vez, eles arriscaram a vida por mim. Sou grato a eles, e também o são todas as igrejas dos gentios. Saúdem a igreja que se reúne na casa deles.

Saúdem também meu querido amigo Epêneto, que foi o primeiro seguidor de Cristo na província da Ásia. Saúdem Maria, que trabalhou tanto por vocês. Saúdem Andrônico e Júnias, meus compatriotas judeus que estiveram comigo na prisão. São muito respeitados entre os apóstolos e se tornaram seguidores de Cristo antes de mim. Saúdem Amplíato, meu querido amigo no Senhor. Saúdem Urbano, nosso colaborador em Cristo, e meu querido amigo Estáquis.

10 Saúdem Apeles, um bom homem, aprovado por Cristo. Saúdem os que são da casa de Aristóbulo. 11 Saúdem Herodião, meu compatriota judeu. Saúdem os da casa de Narciso que são do Senhor. 12 Saúdem Trifena e Trifosa, obreiras do Senhor, e a estimada Pérside, que tem trabalhado com dedicação para o Senhor. 13 Saúdem Rufo, a quem o Senhor escolheu, e também sua mãe, que tem sido mãe para mim.

14 Saúdem Asíncrito, Flegonte, Hermes, Pátrobas, Hermas e os irmãos que se reúnem com eles. 15 Saúdem Filólogo, Júlia, Nereu e sua irmã, e também Olimpas e todo o povo santo que se reúne com eles. 16 Saúdem uns aos outros com beijo santo. Todas as igrejas de Cristo lhes enviam saudações.

Instruções finais de Paulo

17 E agora, irmãos, peço-lhes que tomem cuidado com aqueles que causam divisões e perturbam a fé, ensinando coisas contrárias ao que vocês aprenderam. Fiquem longe deles. 18 Esses indivíduos não servem a Cristo, nosso Senhor, mas apenas a seus próprios interesses, e enganam os inocentes com palavras suaves e bajulação. 19 Mas todos sabem que vocês são obedientes ao Senhor, o que muito me alegra. Quero que sejam sábios quanto a fazer o bem e permaneçam inocentes de todo mal. 20 Em breve o Deus da paz esmagará Satanás sob os pés de vocês. Que a graça de nosso Senhor Jesus seja com vocês.

21 Timóteo, meu colaborador, lhes envia saudações, bem como Lúcio, Jasom e Sosípatro, meus compatriotas judeus.

22 Eu, Tércio, que escrevo esta carta para Paulo, também envio minhas saudações no Senhor.

23 Gaio os saúda. Estou hospedado em sua casa, onde ele também tem recebido toda a igreja. Erasto, tesoureiro da cidade, bem como nosso irmão Quarto, lhes enviam saudações.

24 Que a graça de nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo seja com todos vocês. Amém.[a]

25 Toda a glória seja a Deus, que pode fortalecê-los, como afirmam as boas-novas. Essa mensagem a respeito de Jesus Cristo revelou seu plano, mantido em segredo desde o princípio dos tempos, 26 mas que agora, como os escritos dos profetas predisseram e o Deus eterno ordenou, é anunciada aos gentios de toda parte, a fim de que eles também possam crer nele e lhe obedecer. 27 Toda a glória para sempre ao Deus único e sábio, por meio de Jesus Cristo. Amém.[b]

Footnotes

  1. 16.24 Alguns manuscritos não trazem o versículo 24.
  2. 16.25-27 Vários manuscritos inserem a doxologia (apresentada aqui como 16.25-27) depois de 14.23 ou depois de 16.23.