Romans 16:15
What does Romans 16:15 mean?
A plain-English look at Romans 16:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Romans 16:15 means
Paul greets Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, along with all the saints with them. As with the prior verse, he likely addresses another house-church. The inclusion of men and women together, and a sibling pair, hints at the diverse, family-like makeup of these gatherings. By calling them saints, Paul reminds them of their consecrated status in Christ. These small communities bear holy identity amid a vast city. Their names are etched into the apostle’s love and prayers, a testimony that the Lord cherishes local fellowships engaged in everyday faithfulness.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Salute Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints that are with them.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Salute Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints that are with them.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Give my love to Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862salute Philologus, and Julias, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints with them;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Salute Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympias: and all the saints that are with them.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints with them.
Context
Paul continues to greet grouped believers, broadening the circle from individuals and households to clusters of saints. This prepares the way for verse 16, where he will exhort the entire Roman church to express a shared bond in a culturally recognizable, sanctified way. Immediately after this expression of unity, in verses 17–18, Paul will address threats to that unity by warning against divisive people and deceptive talk.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Romans 16:14
Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brethren that are with them.
- Isaiah 60:21
Thy people also shall be all righteous; they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.
- 1 Peter 1:2
according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied.
- Romans 16:2
that ye receive her in the Lord, worthily of the saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever matter she may have need of you: for she herself also hath been a helper of many, and of mine own self.
- Ephesians 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the saints that are at Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus:
- Romans 1:7
to all that are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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