Romans 16:4–7
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.
(Who haue for my life laid downe their owne neckes: vnto whome not onely I giue thankes, 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.
Likewise greet the Church that is in their house. Salute my welbeloued Epenetus, who is the first fruits of Achaia vnto Christ.
Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.
Greete Marie, who bestowed much labour on vs.
Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.
Salute Andronicus and Iunia my kinsmen, and my fellow prisoners, who are of note among the Apostles, who also were in Christ before me.
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From verse 4
- 1 John 3:16Rank 1 from verse 4
- Philippians 2:30Rank 2 from verse 4
- 1 Corinthians 16:1Rank 3 from verse 4
- 1 Corinthians 7:17Rank 4 from verse 4
- 1 Thessalonians 2:14Rank 5 from verse 4
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:
14For yee, brethren, became followers of the Churches of God, which in Iudea are in Christ Iesus: for ye also haue suffered like things of your owne countreymen, euen as they haue of the Iewes:
- 2 Samuel 22:41Rank 6 from verse 4
- Acts 15:41Rank 7 from verse 4
- John 15:13Rank 9 from verse 4
- Joshua 10:24Rank 10 from verse 4
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.
24And it came to passe when they brought out those kings vnto Ioshua, that Ioshua called for all the men of Israel, and saide vnto the captaines of the men of war which went with him, Come neere, put your feete vpon the neckes of these kings. And they came neere, and put their feet vpon the necks of them.
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.
3Therefore thus saith the LORD, Behold, against this familie doe I deuise an euill, from which ye shall not remoue your necks, neither shall ye goe haughtily: for this time is euill.
- Romans 5:7Rank 12 from verse 4
- Revelation 1:4Rank 13 from verse 4
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;
4Iohn to the seuen Churches in Asia, Grace be vnto you, & peace, from him *which is, and which was, and which is to come, and from the seuen spirits which are before his throne:
From verse 5
- Colossians 4:15Rank 1 from verse 5
- 1 Corinthians 16:19Rank 2 from verse 5
- Philemon 1:2Rank 3 from verse 5
- 1 Corinthians 16:15Rank 4 from verse 5
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,)
15I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they haue addicted themselues to the ministery of the Saints,)
- Matthew 18:20Rank 5 from verse 5
- 2 Corinthians 9:2Rank 6 from verse 5
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.
2For I know the forwardnesse of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a yeere agoe, and your zeale hath prouoked very many.
- 3 John 1:1Rank 7 from verse 5
- Acts 18:12Rank 8 from verse 5
- Acts 18:27Rank 9 from verse 5
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:
27And when hee was disposed to passe into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receiue him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had beleeued throgh grace.
- James 1:18Rank 10 from verse 5
- Revelation 14:4Rank 11 from verse 5
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.
4These are they which were not defiled with women: for they are virgines: These are they which follow the Lambe whithersoeuer hee goeth: These †were redeemed from among men, being the first fruits vnto God, and to the Lambe.
- Romans 11:16Rank 12 from verse 5
- Romans 15:26Rank 13 from verse 5
- Romans 16:12Rank 14 from verse 5
- Romans 16:8Rank 15 from verse 5
- 2 Corinthians 1:1Rank 16 from verse 5
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:
1¶ Paul an Apostle of Iesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothie our brother, vnto the Church of God, which is at Corinth, with all the Saints, which are in all Achaia:
From verse 6
- 1 Timothy 5:10Rank 1 from verse 6
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.
10Well reported of for good works, if shee haue brought vp children, if shee haue lodged strangers, if she haue washed the Saints feet, if shee haue releeued the afflicted, if shee haue diligently followed euery good worke.
- Matthew 27:55Rank 2 from verse 6
- Romans 16:12Rank 3 from verse 6
From verse 7
- Romans 16:11Rank 1 from verse 7
- Romans 16:21Rank 2 from verse 7
- Colossians 4:10Rank 3 from verse 7
10Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
10Aristarchus my fellow prisoner saluteth you, and Marcus sisters sonne to Barnabas, (touching whome yee receiued commandements; if he come vnto you, receiue him:)
- Philemon 1:23Rank 4 from verse 7
- 2 Corinthians 5:17Rank 5 from verse 7
- Ephesians 2:10Rank 6 from verse 7
- Galatians 1:22Rank 7 from verse 7
- 1 Corinthians 1:30Rank 8 from verse 7
- 1 John 4:13Rank 9 from verse 7
- 1 John 5:20Rank 10 from verse 7
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.
20And we know that the Sonne of God is come, and hath giuen vs an vnderstanding that wee may know him that is true: and wee are in him that is true, euen in his Sonne Iesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternall life.
- 2 Corinthians 11:23Rank 11 from verse 7
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.
23Are they ministers of Christ? I speake as a foole, I am more: in labors more abundant: in stripes aboue measure: in prisons more frequent: in deaths oft.
- 2 Corinthians 5:21Rank 12 from verse 7
- Galatians 2:6Rank 13 from verse 7
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:
6But of these, who seemed to bee somewhat, (whatsoeuer they were, it maketh no matter to mee, God accepteth no mans person,) for they who seemed to be somewhat, in conference added nothing to me.
- Galatians 5:6Rank 14 from verse 7
- Galatians 6:15Rank 15 from verse 7
- Isaiah 45:17Rank 16 from verse 7
- Isaiah 45:25Rank 17 from verse 7
- John 14:20Rank 18 from verse 7
- Revelation 1:9Rank 21 from verse 7
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.
9I Iohn, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdome and patience of Iesus Christ, was in the Isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimonie of Iesus Christ.
- Romans 8:1Rank 22 from verse 7
- Galatians 2:2Rank 23 from verse 7
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.
2And I went vp by reuelation, and communicated vnto them that Gospel, which I preach among the Gentiles, but ‖priuately to them which were of reputation, lest by any meanes I should runne, or had runne in vaine.
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Romans 16:4
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.
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The state of living; the period or manner of one's existence.
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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.
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From a higher place or position to a lower one; below.
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The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.
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To grant, hand, offer, supply, yield, or cause to have.
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Expressions or acknowledgments of gratitude.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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
Persons of the nations; in the New Testament, persons distinguished from Jews.
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Romans 16:5
Sense 1: In the same, similar, or corresponding manner. Sense 2: In a matching case.
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To salute, welcome, address kindly, or send expressions of goodwill.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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To greet, or to send a greeting to, a person or assembly.
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COMBINED MEANING
wellbeloved
Greatly beloved.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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
To salute, welcome, address kindly, or send expressions of goodwill.
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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.
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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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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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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
To greet, or to send a greeting to, a person or assembly.
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Male relatives or persons belonging to the same family, tribe, or people.
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fellowprisoners
Persons imprisoned together or sharing imprisonment.
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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.
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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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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.
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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
Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.
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16:1I COMMEND unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:
16:1¶ I commend vnto you Phebe our sister, which is a seruant 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.
16:2That ye receiue her in the Lord as becommeth Saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoeuer businesse she hath need of you: for she hath beene a succourer of many, and of my selfe also.
16:3Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:
16:3Greete Priscilla and Aquila, my helpers in Christ Iesus:
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.
16:4(Who haue for my life laid downe their owne neckes: vnto whome not onely I giue thankes, but also all the Churches of the Gentiles.)
Selected passage16:5Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epænetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.
16:5Likewise greet the Church that is in their house. Salute my welbeloued Epenetus, who is the first fruits of Achaia vnto Christ.
Selected passage16:6Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.
16:6Greete Marie, who bestowed much labour on vs.
Selected passage16:7Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.
16:7Salute Andronicus and Iunia my kinsmen, and my fellow prisoners, who are of note among the Apostles, who also were in Christ before me.
Selected passage16:8Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.
16:8Greet Amplias my beloued in the Lord.
16:9Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.
16:9Salute Urbane our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloued.
16:10Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus’ household.
16:10Salute Appelles approoued in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus ‖houshold.
16:11Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.
16:11Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the ‖houshold of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.
16:12Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.
16:12Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloued Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.
16:13Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
16:13Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
16:14Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them.
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.
16:15Salute Philologus & Iulia, 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.
16:16Salute one another with an holy kisse. The Churches of Christ salute you.