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Romans 16:3–13

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Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:
Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epænetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.
Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.
Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.
Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.
Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.
Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus’ household.
Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.
Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.
Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
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From verse 3

  1. Acts 18:26Rank 1 from verse 3
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    26And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.

  2. 1 Corinthians 16:19Rank 2 from verse 3
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    19The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

  3. 2 Timothy 4:19Rank 3 from verse 3
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    19Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.

  4. 1 Corinthians 16:16Rank 4 from verse 3
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    16That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.

  5. Romans 16:9Rank 5 from verse 3
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    9Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.

  6. Acts 18:2–17Rank 6 from verse 3
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    2And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them.

    3And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.

    4And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.

    5And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.

    6And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.

    7¶ And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man’s house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the synagogue.

    8And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.

    9Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:

    10For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.

    11And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.

    12¶ And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,

    13Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law.

    14And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you:

    15But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters.

    16And he drave them from the judgment seat.

    17Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things.

From verse 4

  1. 1 John 3:16Rank 1 from verse 4
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    16Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

  2. Philippians 2:30Rank 2 from verse 4
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    30Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.

  3. 1 Corinthians 16:1Rank 3 from verse 4
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    1NOW concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.

  4. 1 Corinthians 7:17Rank 4 from verse 4
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    17But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.

  5. 1 Thessalonians 2:14Rank 5 from verse 4
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    14For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judæa are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:

  6. 2 Samuel 22:41Rank 6 from verse 4
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    41Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me.

  7. Acts 15:41Rank 7 from verse 4
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    41And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.

  8. Acts 16:5Rank 8 from verse 4
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    5And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.

  9. John 15:13Rank 9 from verse 4
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    13Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

  10. Joshua 10:24Rank 10 from verse 4
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    24And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the captains of the men of war which went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them.

  11. Micah 2:3Rank 11 from verse 4
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    3Therefore thus saith the Lord; Behold, against this family do I devise an evil, from which ye shall not remove your necks; neither shall ye go haughtily: for this time is evil.

  12. Romans 5:7Rank 12 from verse 4
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    7For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.

  13. Revelation 1:4Rank 13 from verse 4
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    4JOHN to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;

From verse 5

  1. Colossians 4:15Rank 1 from verse 5
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    15Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.

  2. 1 Corinthians 16:19Rank 2 from verse 5
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    19The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

  3. Philemon 1:2Rank 3 from verse 5
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    2And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:

  4. 1 Corinthians 16:15Rank 4 from verse 5
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    15I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)

  5. Matthew 18:20Rank 5 from verse 5
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    20For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

  6. 2 Corinthians 9:2Rank 6 from verse 5
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    2For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.

  7. 3 John 1:1Rank 7 from verse 5
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    1THE elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.

  8. Acts 18:12Rank 8 from verse 5
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    12¶ And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,

  9. Acts 18:27Rank 9 from verse 5
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    27And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:

  10. James 1:18Rank 10 from verse 5
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    18Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

  11. Revelation 14:4Rank 11 from verse 5
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    4These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.

  12. Romans 11:16Rank 12 from verse 5
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    16For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.

  13. Romans 15:26Rank 13 from verse 5
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    26For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.

  14. Romans 16:12Rank 14 from verse 5
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    12Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.

  15. Romans 16:8Rank 15 from verse 5
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    8Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.

  16. 2 Corinthians 1:1Rank 16 from verse 5
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    1PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:

From verse 6

  1. 1 Timothy 5:10Rank 1 from verse 6
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    10Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

  2. Matthew 27:55Rank 2 from verse 6
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    55And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:

  3. Romans 16:12Rank 3 from verse 6
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    12Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.

From verse 7

  1. Romans 16:11Rank 1 from verse 7
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    11Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.

  2. Romans 16:21Rank 2 from verse 7
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    21Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.

  3. Colossians 4:10Rank 3 from verse 7
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    10Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)

  4. Philemon 1:23Rank 4 from verse 7
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    23There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;

  5. 2 Corinthians 5:17Rank 5 from verse 7
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    17Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

  6. Ephesians 2:10Rank 6 from verse 7
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    10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

  7. Galatians 1:22Rank 7 from verse 7
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    22And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judæa which were in Christ:

  8. 1 Corinthians 1:30Rank 8 from verse 7
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    30But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

  9. 1 John 4:13Rank 9 from verse 7
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    13Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.

  10. 1 John 5:20Rank 10 from verse 7
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    20And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

  11. 2 Corinthians 11:23Rank 11 from verse 7
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    23Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.

  12. 2 Corinthians 5:21Rank 12 from verse 7
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    21For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

  13. Galatians 2:6Rank 13 from verse 7
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    6But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man’s person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me:

  14. Galatians 5:6Rank 14 from verse 7
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    6For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.

  15. Galatians 6:15Rank 15 from verse 7
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    15For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.

  16. Isaiah 45:17Rank 16 from verse 7
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    17But Israel shall be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.

  17. Isaiah 45:25Rank 17 from verse 7
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    25In the Lord shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.

  18. John 14:20Rank 18 from verse 7
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    20At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.

  19. John 15:2Rank 19 from verse 7
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    2Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.

  20. John 6:56Rank 20 from verse 7
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    56He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.

  21. Revelation 1:9Rank 21 from verse 7
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    9I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.

  22. Romans 8:1Rank 22 from verse 7
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    1THERE is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

  23. Galatians 2:2Rank 23 from verse 7
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    2And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.

From verse 8

  1. 1 John 3:14Rank 1 from verse 8
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    14We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.

  2. Philippians 4:1Rank 2 from verse 8
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    1THEREFORE, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.

  3. Romans 16:5Rank 3 from verse 8
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    5Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epænetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.

From verse 9

  1. Romans 16:2–3Rank 1 from verse 9
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    2That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.

    3Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:

  2. Romans 16:21Rank 2 from verse 9
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    21Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.

From verse 10

  1. Romans 14:18Rank 1 from verse 10
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    18For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.

  2. 1 Peter 1:7Rank 2 from verse 10
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    7That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

  3. Deuteronomy 8:2Rank 3 from verse 10
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    2And thou shalt remember all the way which the Lord thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.

  4. 1 Corinthians 11:19Rank 4 from verse 10
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    19For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.

  5. 1 Timothy 3:10Rank 5 from verse 10
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    10And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.

  6. 2 Corinthians 2:9Rank 6 from verse 10
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    9For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.

  7. 2 Corinthians 8:22Rank 7 from verse 10
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    22And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you.

  8. Philippians 2:22Rank 8 from verse 10
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    22But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.

  9. 2 Timothy 4:19Rank 9 from verse 10
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    19Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.

From verse 11

  1. Romans 16:21Rank 1 from verse 11
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    21Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.

  2. Romans 16:7Rank 2 from verse 11
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    7Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.

From verse 12

  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:12–13Rank 1 from verse 12
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    12And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

    13And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

  2. 1 Corinthians 15:58Rank 2 from verse 12
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    58Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

  3. 1 Corinthians 16:16Rank 3 from verse 12
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    16That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.

  4. Hebrews 6:10–11Rank 4 from verse 12
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    10For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

    11And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:

  5. 1 Corinthians 15:10Rank 5 from verse 12
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    10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

  6. 1 Thessalonians 1:3Rank 6 from verse 12
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    3Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;

  7. 1 Timothy 4:10Rank 7 from verse 12
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    10For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.

  8. 1 Timothy 5:17–18Rank 8 from verse 12
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    17Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

    18For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.

  9. Colossians 1:29Rank 9 from verse 12
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    29Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.

  10. Colossians 4:12Rank 10 from verse 12
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    12Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

  11. Matthew 9:38Rank 11 from verse 12
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    38Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

From verse 13

  1. 1 Timothy 5:2Rank 1 from verse 13
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    2The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.

  2. 2 John 1:1Rank 2 from verse 13
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    1THE elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;

  3. Mark 15:21Rank 3 from verse 13
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    21And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross.

  4. John 15:16Rank 4 from verse 13
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    16Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

  5. 2 Thessalonians 2:13Rank 5 from verse 13
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    13But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

  6. Ephesians 1:4Rank 6 from verse 13
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    4According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:

  7. John 19:27Rank 7 from verse 13
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    27Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.

  8. Mark 3:35Rank 8 from verse 13
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    35For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.

  9. Matthew 12:49–50Rank 9 from verse 13
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    49And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!

    50For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

  10. Matthew 20:16Rank 10 from verse 13
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    16So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

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Romans 16:3

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greet

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To salute, welcome, address kindly, or send expressions of goodwill.

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Aquila

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Aquila, a Jewish believer and fellowlabourer associated with Priscilla and Paul.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

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Romans 16:4

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

laid

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Sense 1: Placed, set, put down, deposited, arranged, established, founded, imposed, applied, stored, buried, or overlaid. Sense 2: Reclined or brought to rest.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

whom

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The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.

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COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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Romans 16:5

COMBINED MEANING

likewise

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Sense 1: In the same, similar, or corresponding manner. Sense 2: In a matching case.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

greet

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To salute, welcome, address kindly, or send expressions of goodwill.

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church

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Sense 1: An assembly or congregation belonging to God or Christ. Sense 2: In passages identifying the church with Christ's body, the body of which Christ is the head.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Romans 16:6

COMBINED MEANING

greet

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To salute, welcome, address kindly, or send expressions of goodwill.

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bestowed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of bestow. Sense 1: To give or confer upon. Sense 2: To expend or apply for a purpose. Sense 3: To place or store.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

labour

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1. Work, toil, effort, exertion, service, or the product of work. 2. Weariness or trouble. 3. Travail in childbirth. 4. To work, strive, serve, or exert oneself.

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on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

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us

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The first-person plural object pronoun, referring to the speaker together with one or more others as recipients or objects of an action or relation.

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Romans 16:7

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note

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Sense 1: As a verb, to write or record; or to mark, observe, or identify for particular notice. Sense 2: In 'of note,' distinction, reputation, or recognized standing.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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apostles

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1. Persons sent or commissioned as messengers, including apostles of Christ or of the Lamb. 2. Persons who claim or present themselves as apostles without being true apostles.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

before

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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Romans 16:8

COMBINED MEANING

greet

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To salute, welcome, address kindly, or send expressions of goodwill.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Romans 16:9

COMBINED MEANING

Urbane

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A male personal name borne by a helper in Christ.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Romans 16:10

COMBINED MEANING

approved

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of approve. Sense 1: To judge or accept as worthy or fit. Sense 2: To discern or recognize as excellent.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

household

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Sense 1: The persons belonging to a house, family, or domestic establishment, including those under its head or charge. Sense 2: The goods, effects, or affairs belonging to such a house.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Romans 16:11

COMBINED MEANING

greet

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To salute, welcome, address kindly, or send expressions of goodwill.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

household

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Sense 1: The persons belonging to a house, family, or domestic establishment, including those under its head or charge. Sense 2: The goods, effects, or affairs belonging to such a house.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

which

↗

1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

↗

1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Romans 16:12

COMBINED MEANING

labour

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1. Work, toil, effort, exertion, service, or the product of work. 2. Weariness or trouble. 3. Travail in childbirth. 4. To work, strive, serve, or exert oneself.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

↗

1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Romans 16:13

COMBINED MEANING

in

↗

1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

↗

1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

mother

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Sense 1: A female parent. Sense 2: Figuratively, a source, chief city, or maternal relation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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16:1I COMMEND unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:

16:2That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.

16:3Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:

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16:4Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.

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16:5Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epænetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.

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16:6Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.

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16:7Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.

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16:8Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.

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16:9Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.

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16:10Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus’ household.

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16:11Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.

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16:12Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.

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16:13Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.

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16:14Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them.

16:15Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them.

16:16Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.

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