Romans 16:11
What does Romans 16:11 mean?
A plain-English look at Romans 16:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Romans 16:11 means
Paul greets Herodion, again calling him a kinsman, likely indicating shared Jewish heritage. He also greets those who belong to the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord, distinguishing believers within that larger group. This shows that in some households not everyone was a Christian, yet those who were in Christ stood out and were recognized. Paul’s attentiveness to believers embedded in complex social settings displays pastoral sensitivity. He honors their faith without presuming on the standing of the entire household, acknowledging the mixed realities in which many Christians lived.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Salute Herodion my kinsman. Salute them of the household of Narcissus, that are in the Lord.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Salute Herodion my kinsman. Salute them of the household of Narcissus, that are in the Lord.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Give my love to Herodion, my relation. Say a kind word to those of the house of Narcissus, who are in the Lord.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862salute Herodion, my kinsman; salute those of the <FI>household<Fi> of Narcissus, who are in the Lord;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Salute them that are of Aristobulus' household. Salute Herodian, my kinsman. Salute them that are of Narcissus' household, who are in the Lord.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Salute Herodion, my kinsman. Salute those who belong to Narcissus, who are in [the] Lord.
Context
Following the greeting of Aristobulus’s household, Paul similarly greets believers associated with Narcissus’s household, while also naming Herodion as a fellow Jew. The emphasis on households continues to show the gospel’s spread through relational networks. In verse 12, Paul will return to individual women who labor in the Lord, highlighting the role of faithful work. The flow thus alternates between corporate and individual recognition, all under the banner of belonging to Christ.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Romans 16:7
Salute Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also have been in Christ before me.
- Romans 16:21
Timothy my fellow-worker saluteth you; and Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my kinsmen.
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