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Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them. <a href="/nlt/romans/16.htm">New Living Translation</a> In fact, they once risked their lives for me. I am thankful to them, and so are all the Gentile churches. <a href="/esv/romans/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks but all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks as well. <a href="/bsb/romans/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> who have risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them. <a href="/blb/romans/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> who have lain down their neck for my life, whom not only I thank, but also all the churches of the Gentiles-- <a href="/kjv/romans/16.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/romans/16.htm">New King James Version</a> who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. <a href="/nasb_/romans/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only do I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles; <a href="/nasb/romans/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> who for my life risked their own necks, to whom not only do I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles; <a href="/nasb77/romans/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> who for my life risked their own necks, to whom not only do I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles; <a href="/lsb/romans/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> who for my life risked their own necks, to whom not only do I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles; <a href="/amp/romans/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> who risked their own necks [endangering their very lives] for my life. To them not only do I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. <a href="/csb/romans/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> who risked their own necks for my life. Not only do I thank them, but so do all the Gentile churches. <a href="/hcsb/romans/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> who risked their own necks for my life. Not only do I thank them, but so do all the Gentile churches. <a href="/asv/romans/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> who for my life laid down their own necks; unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles: <a href="/cev/romans/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> but they have even risked their lives for me. I am grateful for them and so are all the Gentile churches. <a href="/erv/romans/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> who for my life laid down their own necks; unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles: <a href="/gwt/romans/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They risked their lives to save me. I'm thankful to them and so are all the churches among the nations. <a href="/gnt/romans/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> they risked their lives for me. I am grateful to them--not only I, but all the Gentile churches as well. <a href="/isv/romans/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> and who risked their necks for my life. I am thankful to them, and so are all the churches among the gentiles. <a href="/msb/romans/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> who have risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them. <a href="/net/romans/16.htm">NET Bible</a> who risked their own necks for my life. Not only I, but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them. <a href="/nheb/romans/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> who for my life, laid down their own necks; to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the non-Jewish people. <a href="/wbt/romans/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Who have for my life laid down their own necks: to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. <a href="/wey/romans/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> friends who have endangered their own lives for mine. I am grateful to them, and not I alone, but all the Gentile Churches also. <a href="/web/romans/16.htm">World English Bible</a> who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the Gentiles. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> who laid down their own neck for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the nations— <a href="/blb/romans/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> who have lain down their neck for my life, whom not only I thank, but also all the churches of the Gentiles-- <a href="/ylt/romans/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> who for my life their own neck did lay down, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the nations -- <a href="/slt/romans/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Who for my soul have laid down their own necks: to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the nations.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> (Who have for my life laid down their own necks: to whom not I only give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles,) <a href="/cpdv/romans/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> who have risked their own necks on behalf of my life, for whom I give thanks, not I alone, but also all the churches of the Gentiles; <a href="/nabre/romans/16.htm">New American Bible</a> who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I am grateful but also all the churches of the Gentiles; <a href="/nrsvce/romans/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Who have risked their necks for my sake: I am not the only one grateful to them, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And they have yielded their necks for my sake, and I do not thank them only, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> who, for my life, laid down their own necks; to whom not only do I give thanks, but all the churches of the Gentiles: <a href="/godbey/romans/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> who laid down their neck for my life; and for whom not I alone hut all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks; <a href="/haweis/romans/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> (who for my life have laid down their own neck: to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles:) <a href="/mace/romans/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> who have for my life readily exposed their own: to whom not only I, but all the churches of the Gentiles too give thanks. <a href="/wey/romans/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> friends who have endangered their own lives for mine. I am grateful to them, and not I alone, but all the Gentile Churches also. <a href="/worrell/romans/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> who, for my soul, laid down their own necks; to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the gentiles; <a href="/worsley/romans/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> (who for my life exposed their own; to whom not I only give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles:) <a href="/parallel/romans/16-4.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=3899" 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> …3Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, 4<a href="/greek/3748.htm" title="3748: hoitines (RelPro-NMP) -- Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. ">who</a> <a href="/greek/5294.htm" title="5294: hypethēkan (V-AIA-3P) -- To put under, lay down, suggest to, put in mind. From hupo and tithemi; to place underneath, i.e. to hazard, to suggest.">have risked</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautōn (RefPro-GM3P) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">their</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5137.htm" title="5137: trachēlon (N-AMS) -- The neck. Probably from trecho; the throat, i.e. life.">lives</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">for</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me.</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/5590.htm" title="5590: psychēs (N-GFS) -- From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely."></a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hois (RelPro-DMP) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">Not</a> <a href="/greek/3441.htm" title="3441: monos (Adj-NMS) -- Only, solitary, desolate. Probably from meno; remaining, i.e. Sole or single; by implication, mere.">only</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: egō (PPro-N1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasai (Adj-NFP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hai (Art-NFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1577.htm" title="1577: ekklēsiai (N-NFP) -- From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.">churches</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- 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/1484.htm" title="1484: ethnōn (N-GNP) -- Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.">Gentiles</a> <a href="/greek/2168.htm" title="2168: eucharistō (V-PIA-1S) -- From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal.">are grateful to them.</a> 5Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my beloved Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.…<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 18:2-3</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, / and he stayed and worked with them because they were tentmakers by trade, just as he was. <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="/acts/18-18.htm">Acts 18:18-19</a> Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. / When they reached Ephesus, Paul left Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue there and reasoned with the Jews. <a href="/acts/18-26.htm">Acts 18:26</a> And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. <a href="/2_timothy/4-19.htm">2 Timothy 4:19</a> Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus. <a href="/philippians/2-30.htm">Philippians 2:30</a> because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me. <a href="/john/15-13.htm">John 15:13</a> Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. <a href="/1_john/3-16.htm">1 John 3:16</a> By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. <a href="/acts/20-24.htm">Acts 20:24</a> But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-30.htm">1 Corinthians 15:30-31</a> And why do we endanger ourselves every hour? / I face death every day, brothers, as surely as I boast about you in Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">2 Corinthians 11:23-27</a> Are they servants of Christ? (I am speaking as if I were out of my mind.) I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death. / Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. / Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea. ... <a href="/acts/9-25.htm">Acts 9:25</a> One night, however, his disciples took him and lowered him in a basket through a window in the wall. <a href="/acts/14-19.htm">Acts 14:19-20</a> Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, presuming he was dead. / But after the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city. And the next day he left with Barnabas for Derbe. <a href="/acts/16-27.htm">Acts 16:27-28</a> When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, presuming that the prisoners had escaped. / But Paul called out in a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself! We are all here!” <a href="/acts/21-13.htm">Acts 21:13</a> Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Who have for my life laid down their own necks: to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.have.<a href="/romans/5-7.htm">Romans 5:7</a> For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.<a href="/john/15-13.htm">John 15:13</a> Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.<a href="/philippians/2-30.htm">Philippians 2:30</a> Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.laid.<a href="/joshua/10-24.htm">Joshua 10:24</a> And 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.<a href="/2_samuel/22-41.htm">2 Samuel 22:41</a> Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me.<a href="/micah/2-3.htm">Micah 2:3</a> Therefore 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.also.<a href="/acts/15-41.htm">Acts 15:41</a> And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.<a href="/acts/16-5.htm">Acts 16:5</a> And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.<a href="/1_corinthians/7-17.htm">1 Corinthians 7:17</a> But 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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/14-7.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/acts/16-5.htm">Assemblies</a> <a href="/acts/19-37.htm">Churches</a> <a href="/romans/8-35.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/romans/15-27.htm">Debt</a> <a href="/acts/15-26.htm">Endangered</a> <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/romans/10-12.htm">Gentile</a> <a href="/romans/15-27.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-15.htm">Grateful</a> <a href="/romans/14-9.htm">Life</a> <a href="/romans/15-27.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/romans/8-19.htm">Neck</a> <a href="/acts/15-10.htm">Necks</a> <a href="/acts/15-26.htm">Risked</a> <a href="/romans/1-21.htm">Thankful</a> <a href="/romans/14-6.htm">Thanks</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/7-4.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/romans/16-16.htm">Assemblies</a> <a href="/romans/16-16.htm">Churches</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-29.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/colossians/2-14.htm">Debt</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-9.htm">Endangered</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-14.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-1.htm">Gentile</a> <a href="/romans/16-26.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-30.htm">Grateful</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm">Life</a> <a href="/romans/16-26.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/genesis/27-16.htm">Neck</a> <a href="/joshua/10-24.htm">Necks</a> <a href="/judges/5-18.htm">Risked</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-14.htm">Thankful</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">Thanks</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>who have risked their lives for me. This phrase highlights the sacrificial nature of Priscilla and Aquila's ministry. In the early church, believers often faced persecution, and risking one's life for the sake of the Gospel was a real possibility. The specific incident where they risked their lives is not detailed in Scripture, but it underscores their deep commitment to Paul and the mission of spreading Christianity. This act of bravery can be compared to other biblical figures who risked their lives for God's purposes, such as Esther (<a href="/esther/4-16.htm">Esther 4:16</a>) and Daniel (<a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel 6:10-23</a>). It also reflects the teaching of Jesus in <a href="/john/15-13.htm">John 15:13</a>, where He speaks of the greatest love being to lay down one's life for friends.Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them. This phrase indicates the widespread impact of Priscilla and Aquila's ministry. Their work was not limited to assisting Paul but extended to supporting the broader mission to the Gentiles. The early church was expanding rapidly among Gentile populations, and Priscilla and Aquila played a significant role in this movement. Their influence and support were felt across various regions, as they were known to have hosted a church in their home (<a href="/1_corinthians/16-19.htm">1 Corinthians 16:19</a>) and were involved in teaching and discipling others, such as Apollos (<a href="/acts/18-24.htm">Acts 18:24-26</a>). This gratitude from the Gentile churches highlights the interconnectedness of the early Christian communities and the importance of collaboration in ministry. It also reflects the fulfillment of the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>) as the Gospel spread beyond Jewish communities to the Gentile world.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/priscilla_and_aquila.htm">Priscilla and Aquila</a> A married couple who were tentmakers by trade and close companions of Paul. They are known for their dedication to the early church and their willingness to risk their lives for the sake of the Gospel and for Paul himself. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Romans, who acknowledges the sacrifices made by Priscilla and Aquila for his sake and for the benefit of the Gentile churches. 3. <a href="/topical/c/churches_of_the_gentiles.htm">Churches of the Gentiles</a> Refers to the early Christian communities composed primarily of non-Jewish believers. These churches were grateful for the contributions and sacrifices of Priscilla and Aquila.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/sacrificial_service.htm">Sacrificial Service</a> Priscilla and Aquila exemplify the Christian call to sacrificial service. Their willingness to risk their lives for Paul and the Gospel challenges us to consider how we can serve others selflessly. <a href="/topical/p/partnership_in_ministry.htm">Partnership in Ministry</a> The partnership between Priscilla and Aquila demonstrates the importance of working together in ministry. Their collaboration with Paul highlights the strength found in unity and shared purpose. <a href="/topical/g/gratitude_and_recognition.htm">Gratitude and Recognition</a> Paul’s acknowledgment of Priscilla and Aquila’s sacrifices reminds us of the importance of expressing gratitude and recognizing the contributions of others in the faith community. <a href="/topical/i/impact_on_the_broader_church.htm">Impact on the Broader Church</a> The gratitude of the Gentile churches underscores the far-reaching impact of individual acts of service. Our actions can influence and bless the wider 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/who_were_priscilla_and_aquila.htm">Who were Priscilla and Aquila in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_are_the_other_sheep.htm">Who are the other sheep not of this fold?</a> <a href="/q/is_open_criticism_better_than_hidden_love.htm">What does Romans 6:14 mean about sin's dominion?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_god_raising_believers.htm">In 2 Corinthians 4:14, where is the historical or archaeological evidence for God raising Paul and other believers like Jesus?</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>(4) Laid down their own necks.--Whether this expression is to be taken literally or figuratively we do not know, neither can we do more than guess at the event to which it refers. It may have something to do with the tumult at Ephesus, and with that "fighting with beasts" mentioned in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-32.htm" title="If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantages it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die.">1Corinthians 15:32</a>. <a href="/commentaries/romans/16-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>who οἵτινες (hoitines) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3748.htm">Strong's 3748: </a> Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. have risked ὑπέθηκαν (hypethēkan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5294.htm">Strong's 5294: </a> To put under, lay down, suggest to, put in mind. From hupo and tithemi; to place underneath, i.e. to hazard, to suggest. their ἑαυτῶν (heautōn) Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. [lives] τράχηλον (trachēlon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5137.htm">Strong's 5137: </a> The neck. Probably from trecho; the throat, i.e. life. for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. me. μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. only μόνος (monos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3441.htm">Strong's 3441: </a> Only, solitary, desolate. Probably from meno; remaining, i.e. Sole or single; by implication, mere. I ἐγὼ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. all πᾶσαι (pasai) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. the αἱ (hai) Article - Nominative Feminine Plural <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. churches ἐκκλησίαι (ekklēsiai) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural <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. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <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. Gentiles ἐθνῶν (ethnōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1484.htm">Strong's 1484: </a> Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. are grateful [to them]. εὐχαριστῶ (eucharistō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2168.htm">Strong's 2168: </a> From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/16-4.htm">Romans 16:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/16-4.htm">Romans 16:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/16-4.htm">Romans 16:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/16-4.htm">Romans 16:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/16-4.htm">Romans 16:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/16-4.htm">Romans 16:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/16-4.htm">Romans 16:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/16-4.htm">Romans 16:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/16-4.htm">Romans 16:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/16-4.htm">Romans 16:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/16-4.htm">NT Letters: Romans 16:4 Who for my life laid down their (Rom. 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