Romans 16:9
What does Romans 16:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Romans 16:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Romans 16:9 means
Paul greets Urbanus as a fellow worker in Christ, and Stachys as beloved. Again, partnership and affection are held together. The phrase “fellow worker” shows Paul’s habit of sharing the load with many collaborators; he does not do ministry alone. Calling Stachys beloved expresses deep Christian friendship. These short lines validate both active service and heartfelt bonds. The Lord’s work flourishes where believers labor side by side and also cherish one another. The apostle’s economy of words carries a world of respect and warmth, reminding us that gospel partnerships are intensely personal.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Salute Urbanus our fellow-worker in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Salute Urbanus our fellow-worker in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Give my love to Urbanus, a worker in Christ with us, and to my dear Stachys.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862salute Arbanus, our fellow-workman in Christ, and Stachys, my beloved;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Salute Urbanus, our helper in Christ Jesus and Stachys, my beloved.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Salute Urbanus, our fellow-workman in Christ, and Stachys, my beloved.
Context
Paul’s greetings continue to interweave vocation and affection—coworkers and beloved friends. After Andronicus and Junias, and then Ampliatus, he now names Urbanus and Stachys. Next, in verse 10, he will mention a man tested and approved and then greet an entire household. The scope is widening from individuals to households, indicating the gospel’s spread into social units within Rome, even as it shapes personal character and relationships.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Romans 16:21
Timothy my fellow-worker saluteth you; and Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my kinsmen.
- 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.
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