Verse 1
I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church in Cenchreae:
I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:
Verse 2
That you receive her in the Lord, as becomes saints, and that you assist her in whatever matter she needs from you: for she has been a helper of many, and of myself also.
That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.
Verse 3
Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:
Verse 4
Who have risked their own necks for my life; to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
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.
Verse 5
Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.
Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.
Verse 6
Greet Mary, who has worked hard for us.
Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.
Verse 7
Greet Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellow prisoners, who are esteemed among the apostles, and were in Christ before me.
Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.
Verse 8
Greet Amplias, my beloved in the Lord.
Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.
Verse 9
Greet Urbanus, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.
Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.
Verse 10
Greet Apelles, approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus.
Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household.
Verse 11
Greet Herodion my kinsman. Greet those of the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord.
Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.
Verse 12
Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labor in the Lord. Greet the beloved Persis, who labored much in the Lord.
Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.
Verse 13
Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
Verse 14
Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brothers who are with them.
Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them.
Verse 15
Greet Philologus, and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them.
Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them.
Verse 16
Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you.
Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.
Verse 17
Now I urge you, brethren, mark those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine which you have learned, and avoid them.
Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
Verse 18
For such persons do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own appetites; and by smooth talk and flattering words deceive the hearts of the innocent.
For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
Verse 19
For your obedience is known to all, and I am glad on your behalf. But I would have you wise in what is good, and innocent concerning evil.
For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.
Verse 20
And the God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
Verse 21
Timothy my fellow worker, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, greet you.
Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.
Verse 22
I, Tertius, who wrote this epistle, greet you in the Lord.
I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord.
Verse 23
Gaius, my host and that of the whole church, greets you. Erastus, the city treasurer, greets you, and Quartus, a brother.
Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.
Verse 24
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
Verse 25
Now to him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret since the world began,
Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
Verse 26
But now is revealed, and by the prophetic scriptures, according to the commandment of the eternal God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:
But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:
Verse 27
To the only wise God, be glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen.
To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.