Romans 16:22
What does Romans 16:22 mean?
A plain-English look at Romans 16:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Romans 16:22 means
Tertius, the scribe who physically wrote the letter as Paul dictated it, adds his greeting in the Lord. This brief note pulls back the curtain on the practical process of composing epistles and honors a behind-the-scenes servant. Even the amanuensis shares Christian fellowship with the recipients. The inclusion of his voice shows humility and authenticity—Paul’s ministry involves many helpers whose work, though often unnoticed, matters to God and the church. Tertius’s personal greeting underscores that the gospel’s spread depends on a variety of gifts functioning together in Christ.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I Tertius, who write the epistle, salute you in the Lord.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I Tertius, who write the epistle, salute you in the Lord.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I, Tertius, who have done the writing of this letter, send love in the Lord.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862I Tertius salute you (who wrote the letter) in the Lord;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752I, Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I Tertius, who have written this epistle, salute you in [the] Lord.
Context
Set amid greetings from Paul’s companions, Tertius’s line explains his role as the writer of the epistle at Paul’s direction. This fits the chapter’s theme of honoring every kind of contribution. Next, in verse 23, Paul will transmit greetings from his host and from notable local believers, showing the church’s hospitality and societal breadth. Verse 24 is absent in this text; then verses 25–27 will close with praise to God for revealing the gospel mystery through Christ to all nations.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Galatians 6:11
See with how large letters I write unto you with mine own hand.
- Romans 16:8
Salute Ampliatus my beloved in the Lord.
- Colossians 3:17
And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
- 1 Corinthians 16:21
The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.
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