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<a href="/nasb77/romans/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea; <a href="/lsb/romans/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea; <a href="/amp/romans/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now I introduce and commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deaconess (servant) of the church at Cenchrea, <a href="/csb/romans/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church in Cenchreae. <a href="/hcsb/romans/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church in Cenchreae. <a href="/asv/romans/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> I commend unto you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church that is at Cenchreae: <a href="/cev/romans/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I have good things to say about Phoebe, who is a leader in the church at Cenchreae. <a href="/erv/romans/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> I commend unto you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church that is at Cenchreae: <a href="/gwt/romans/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> With this letter I'm introducing Phoebe to you. She is our sister in the Christian faith and a deacon of the church in the city of Cenchrea. <a href="/gnt/romans/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> I recommend to you our sister Phoebe, who serves the church at Cenchreae. <a href="/isv/romans/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deaconess in the church at Cenchrea. <a href="/msb/romans/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea. <a href="/net/romans/16.htm">NET Bible</a> Now I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea, <a href="/nheb/romans/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is a servant of the church that is at Cenchreae, <a href="/wbt/romans/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> I commend to you Phebe our sister, who is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: <a href="/wey/romans/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Herewith I introduce our sister Phoebe to you, who is a servant of the Church at Cenchreae, <a href="/web/romans/16.htm">World English Bible</a> I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is a servant of the assembly that is at Cenchreae, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And I commend you to Phoebe our sister—being a servant of the assembly that [is] in Cenchrea— <a href="/blb/romans/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now I commend to you Phoebe our sister, being also a servant of the church in Cenchrea, <a href="/ylt/romans/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And I commend you to Phebe our sister -- being a ministrant of the assembly that is in Cenchrea -- <a href="/slt/romans/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I place with you Phebe our sister, being servant of the church in Cenchrea:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> AND I commend to you Phebe, our sister, who is in the ministry of the church, that is in Cenchrae: <a href="/cpdv/romans/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is in the ministry of the church, which is at Cenchreae, <a href="/nabre/romans/16.htm">New American Bible</a> I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is [also] a minister of the church at Cenchreae, <a href="/nrsvce/romans/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church at Cenchreae,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> I ENTRUST to your care Phe’be, our sis ter, who is a deaconess of the church which is at Cen’chre-a: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> I entrust Phoebe our sister to you, who is a Servant of the church of Qenkraus,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a deaconess of the church that is in Cenchrea, <a href="/godbey/romans/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> I commend unto you our sister Phoebe, being a minister of the church which is in Cenchrea, <a href="/haweis/romans/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> I NOW commend unto you Ph?be our sister, who is a deaconess of the church which is at Cenchrea: <a href="/mace/romans/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> I recommend to you Phebe our sister, who is a deaconess of the church at Kenchrea; receive her for Christ's sake, <a href="/wey/romans/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Herewith I introduce our sister Phoebe to you, who is a servant of the Church at Cenchreae, <a href="/worrell/romans/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the assembly which is in Cenchrea; <a href="/worsley/romans/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> I recommend to you Phebe, our sister, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea: <a href="/parallel/romans/16-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=3876" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/16.htm">Personal Greetings and Love</a> 1<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/4921.htm" title="4921: Synistēmi (V-PIA-1S) -- To place together, commend, prove, exhibit; instrans: I stand with; To be composed of, cohere. ">I commend</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to you</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/79.htm" title="79: adelphēn (N-AFS) -- A sister, a woman (fellow-)member of a church, a Christian woman. Fem of adephos; a sister.">sister</a> <a href="/greek/5402.htm" title="5402: Phoibēn (N-AFS) -- Phoebe, a Christian woman in the church at Cenchreae. Feminine of phoibos; Phoebe, a Christian woman.">Phoebe,</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ousan (V-PPA-AFS) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1249.htm" title="1249: diakonon (N-AFS) -- Probably from an obsolete diako; an attendant, i.e. a waiter; specially, a Christian teacher and pastor.">a servant</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/1577.htm" title="1577: ekklēsias (N-GFS) -- From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.">church</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2747.htm" title="2747: Kenchreais (N-DFP) -- Cenchreae, the port of Corinth on the Saronic Gulf. Probably from kegchros; Cenchreae, a port of Corinth.">Cenchrea.</a> 2Welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her with anything she may need from you. For she has been a great help to many people, including me.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/18-2.htm">Acts 18:2</a> There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them, <a href="/philippians/4-3.htm">Philippians 4:3</a> Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have contended at my side for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">1 Corinthians 16:15-16</a> You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers, / to submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer. <a href="/acts/16-14.htm">Acts 16:14-15</a> Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. / And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us. <a href="/1_timothy/3-11.htm">1 Timothy 3:11</a> In the same way, the women must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-11.htm">1 Corinthians 1:11</a> My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. <a href="/1_timothy/5-9.htm">1 Timothy 5:9-10</a> A widow should be enrolled if she is at least sixty years old, faithful to her husband, / and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work. <a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Acts 9:36</a> In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity. <a href="/2_john/1-1.htm">2 John 1:1</a> The elder, To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I alone, but also all who know the truth— <a href="/1_corinthians/16-19.htm">1 Corinthians 16:19</a> The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house. <a href="/colossians/4-15.htm">Colossians 4:15</a> Greet the brothers in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church that meets at her house. <a href="/acts/21-8.htm">Acts 21:8-9</a> Leaving the next day, we went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven. / He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied. <a href="/1_peter/5-13.htm">1 Peter 5:13</a> The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark. <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a> There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. <a href="/luke/8-2.htm">Luke 8:2-3</a> as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, / Joanna the wife of Herod’s household manager Chuza, Susanna, and many others. These women were ministering to them out of their own means.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>I commend to you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:command.<a href="/2_corinthians/3-1.htm">2 Corinthians 3:1</a> Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?our.<a href="/matthew/12-50.htm">Matthew 12:50</a> For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.<a href="/mark/10-30.htm">Mark 10:30</a> But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.<a href="/1_timothy/5-2.htm">1 Timothy 5:2</a> The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.a servant.<a href="/luke/8-3.htm">Luke 8:3</a> And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.<a href="/1_timothy/5-9.htm">1 Timothy 5:9,10</a> Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man, … Cenchrea.<a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Acts 18:18</a> And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/23-7.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Cenchrea</a> <a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Cenchreae</a> <a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Cen'chre-Ae</a> <a href="/romans/15-31.htm">Church</a> <a href="/romans/14-18.htm">Commend</a> <a href="/romans/15-23.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/romans/15-32.htm">Good</a> <a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Herewith</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">Introduce</a> <a href="/romans/15-27.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/romans/13-4.htm">Ministrant</a> <a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/acts/23-16.htm">Sister</a> <a href="/romans/15-18.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/16-5.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Cenchrea</a> <a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Cenchreae</a> <a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Cen'chre-Ae</a> <a href="/romans/16-5.htm">Church</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-8.htm">Commend</a> <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/romans/16-18.htm">Good</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-3.htm">Herewith</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-7.htm">Introduce</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-13.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-7.htm">Ministrant</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-21.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/romans/16-15.htm">Sister</a> <a href="/romans/16-5.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 16</div>1. <a href="/romans/16-1.htm">Paul wills the brothers to greet many;</a> 17. <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">and advises them to take heed of those which cause dissension and offenses;</a> 21. <a href="/romans/16-21.htm">and after various salutations ends with praise and thanks to God.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>I commend to you This phrase indicates a formal introduction or recommendation. In the ancient world, letters of commendation were common for travelers, especially within the early Christian community, to ensure they were received with hospitality and trust. Paul often used such commendations to vouch for the character and mission of individuals.our sister Phoebe Phoebe is referred to as "our sister," highlighting the familial bond among believers in the early church. This term underscores the unity and equality among Christians, transcending social and gender barriers. Phoebe's name, of Greek origin, suggests she was likely a Gentile convert. Her role in the early church is significant, as she is entrusted with delivering Paul's letter to the Romans, indicating her reliability and prominence.a servant of the church The term "servant" is translated from the Greek word "diakonos," which can mean servant, minister, or deacon. This suggests that Phoebe held a recognized position of service within the church, possibly as a deaconess. Her role would have involved various forms of ministry, including teaching, caring for the needy, and possibly leadership responsibilities.in Cenchrea Cenchrea was a port city near Corinth, serving as its eastern harbor. It was a significant location for trade and travel, which would have facilitated the spread of the gospel. The mention of Cenchrea indicates that the early church was expanding beyond major urban centers into surrounding regions. Archaeological findings in the area have uncovered evidence of early Christian activity, supporting the historical presence of a church community there.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/phoebe.htm">Phoebe</a> A prominent woman in the early Christian church, described as a "sister" and "servant" (or "deaconess") of the church in Cenchrea. Her role indicates she was a respected leader and possibly a benefactor in the early Christian community. 2. <a href="/topical/c/cenchrea.htm">Cenchrea</a> A port city near Corinth, Greece. It was an important location for trade and travel, which likely contributed to the spread of the Gospel. The church in Cenchrea was one of the early Christian communities. 3. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote the letter to the Romans. His commendation of Phoebe highlights her importance and trustworthiness in the early church.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_women_in_ministry.htm">The Role of Women in Ministry</a> Phoebe's commendation by Paul highlights the important roles women played in the early church. This serves as a reminder of the value and contributions of women in ministry today. <a href="/topical/s/servanthood_and_leadership.htm">Servanthood and Leadership</a> Phoebe is described as a "servant," which in Greek is "diakonos," often translated as "deacon." This indicates a leadership role characterized by service, emphasizing that true leadership in the church is rooted in serving others. <a href="/topical/c/commendation_and_trust.htm">Commendation and Trust</a> Paul's commendation of Phoebe underscores the importance of recognizing and affirming the gifts and contributions of others in the church. It encourages believers to support and trust those who serve faithfully. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a> The early church was a community that supported one another. Phoebe's role and Paul's commendation reflect the interconnectedness and mutual support within the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 16</a> <a href="/q/does_phoebe_as_'deacon'_challenge_roles.htm">Romans 16:1 – Does referring to Phoebe as a “servant” or “deacon” challenge traditional views on women’s roles in the early church? </a> <a href="/q/what_defines_egalitarianism.htm">What defines egalitarianism?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_women_deacons.htm">What does the Bible say about women as deacons?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_pauline_epistles.htm">What are the Pauline Epistles?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) Phebe.--As the Roman Church is especially exhorted to receive Phebe, it has been inferred that she was one of the party to which St. Paul entrusted his Epistle, if not the actual bearer of it herself.Our sister--i.e., in a spiritual sense--a fellow-Christian.Servant.--Rather, a deaconess, keeping the technical term. Deacons were originally appointed to attend to the wants of the poorer members of the Church. This is the first mention of women-deacons, in regard to whom instructions are given to Timothy (<a href="/1_timothy/3-11.htm" title="Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.">1Timothy 3:11</a>). The necessity for an order of deaconesses would gradually make itself felt where women were kept in a stricter seclusion, as in Greece and some parts of the East.Cenchrea.--The port of Corinth, at the head of the Eastern or Saronic Gulf, about nine miles from the city.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 1-20. - K. Commendation of Phoebe, and salutations to Christians at Rome. Verses 1, 2. - I commend unto you Phoebe our sister (i.e. fellow-Christian), who is a servant of the Church that is in Cenchrea: that ye receive her in the Lord, worthily of the saints, and assist her (παραστῆτε, literally, stand by her) in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she too hath been a succourer (προστάτις, corresponding to παραστῆτε) of many, and of mine own self. This Phoebe was probably the bearer of the Epistle. She appears to have had business, perhaps of a legal kind, that took her to Rome; and St. Paul took advantage of her going to send the letter by her, desiring also to enlist the aid of her fellow-Christians at Rome in furtherance of her business, whatever it might be. Her having business at Rome, and her having been "a succourer of many," suggests the idea of her being a lady of means. Her designation as διάκονος of the Church at Cenchrea probably implies that she held an office there corresponding to that of deaconess, though there is no reason to suppose the distinguishing term διακόνισσα to have been as yet in use. Her function, and that of others (as perhaps of Tryphena and Tryphosa, mentioned in ver. 12 as "labouring much in the Lord"), might be to minister to the sick and poor, and to fulfil such charitable offices as women could best discharge. Cf. <a href="/1_timothy/3-11.htm">1 Timothy 3:11</a>, where γυναῖκας, mentioned in the midst of directions as to the qualifications of men for the office of deacons, probably denotes women who fulfilled similar duties. Cf. also Pliny's celebrated letter to Trajan (circ. A.D. 107), in which he says that he had extorted information as to the doings of Christians, "ex duabus ancillis, quae ministrae dicebantur." The Latin ministra answers exactly to the Greek διάκονος. Cenchrea was the port of Corinth on the Saronic Gulf; and it appears from this passage that there was a Church or congregation there, as well as one or more in Corinth itself. It is an interesting conjecture that St. Paul, in speaking of Phoebe having been a succourer of himself as well as of others, may refer to an illness of his own at Cenchrea, during which she had ministered to him, and that his shaving his head at Cenchrea because he had a vow (<a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Acts 18:18</a>) may have been during, or on his recovery from, that illness. <a href="/commentaries/romans/16-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>I commend Συνίστημι (Synistēmi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4921.htm">Strong's 4921: </a> To place together, commend, prove, exhibit; instrans: I stand with; To be composed of, cohere. to you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. sister ἀδελφὴν (adelphēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_79.htm">Strong's 79: </a> A sister, a woman (fellow-)member of a church, a Christian woman. Fem of adephos; a sister. Phoebe, Φοίβην (Phoibēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5402.htm">Strong's 5402: </a> Phoebe, a Christian woman in the church at Cenchreae. Feminine of phoibos; Phoebe, a Christian woman. a servant διάκονον (diakonon) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1249.htm">Strong's 1249: </a> Probably from an obsolete diako; an attendant, i.e. a waiter; specially, a Christian teacher and pastor. of the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. church ἐκκλησίας (ekklēsias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1577.htm">Strong's 1577: </a> From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Cenchrea. Κενχρεαῖς (Kenchreais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2747.htm">Strong's 2747: </a> Cenchreae, the port of Corinth on the Saronic Gulf. Probably from kegchros; Cenchreae, a port of Corinth. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/16-1.htm">Romans 16:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/16-1.htm">Romans 16:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/16-1.htm">Romans 16:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/16-1.htm">Romans 16:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/16-1.htm">Romans 16:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/16-1.htm">Romans 16:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/16-1.htm">Romans 16:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/16-1.htm">Romans 16:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/16-1.htm">Romans 16:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/16-1.htm">Romans 16:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/16-1.htm">NT Letters: Romans 16:1 I commend to you Phoebe our sister (Rom. 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