Romans 16:1-2

Personal Greetings

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

Cross References 4

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Or "servant"
  • [b]. 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.
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