Chapter Sixteen
"Closing Salutations and Challenge"
In this final chapter is shown to us the personal side of Paul. He speaks as one does to friends and not only a leader or pastor.
Paul recommends a sister:
Phebe, our sister, which is a servant of the church at Cenchrea
Paul Salutes those at Rome:
Priscilla and Aquila, my helpers in Christ
The House Church of Priscilla and Aquila
Epaenetus, my well-beloved, the first fruits unto Christ of Achaia
Mary, who bestowed much labor on us
Adronicus and Junia my kinsmen, and my fellow prisoners, of the apostles, were in Christ before Paul
Amplias, my beloved in the Lord
Urbane, our helper in Christ
Stachys, my beloved
Apelles approved in Christ
Those in Aristobulus' household
Herodian, my kinsman
Those of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord
Tryphena and Tryphosa, labor in the Lord
Ro 16:12 Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord.
Persis, beloved, which laboured much in the Lord.
Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them.
Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them.
Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. v.16
Paul follows with some pastoral guidance and instruction.
Paul ends with a HALELUJAH.
To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.