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Romans 16:1 I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea.

Romans 16:2 That you receive her in the Lord, as becomes saints.(there were many in all the churches Paul set up and later traveled again to, that helped him very much).and that you assist her in whatsoever business she may have need of you, for she has been a succorer of many and of myself also. 

Romans 16:3,4 Greet Priscilla and Aquila.(who were these people?.Acts 18:26) my helpers in Christ Emmanuel, 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.

Romans 16:5,6 Likewise[greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ. Greet Mary, who bestowed much labor on us.

Romans 16:7.Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen and my fellow prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.

Romans 16:11 Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.

Romans 16:12 Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.

Romans 16:16 Salute one another with an holy kiss.(2Corinthians 13:12); Luke 7:45; 2Samuel 20:9; 1Thessalonians 5:2; 1Peter 5:14). The churches of Christ salute you.
Comprisd with.Barnes Notes: Salute here means to greet one another in an affectionate manner, that is, treat each other with kindness and love and evince those actions. The use of the word 'holy' here serves to denote that Paul, who wrote this book of Romans, intended it as an expression of Christian affection. It was common, according to Justin Martyr, for the early Christians to greet one another with a 'holy kiss'. 

The churches of Christ, mentioned here, were churches in the vicinity of the place where the apostle wrote this epistle; probably the churches particularly in Achaia in southern Greece.

Adam Clarke's Commentary:."In those early times the kiss, as a token of peace, friendship and brotherly love, was frequent among all people and the Christians used it in their public assemblies, as well as in their occasional meetings. This was at last laid aside, not because it was abused, but because, the Church becoming very numerous, the thing was impossible. In some countries the kiss of friendship is still common and in such countries it is scarcely ever abused, nor is it an incentive to evil, because it is customary and common. Shaking of hands is now substituted for it in almost all Christian congregations.".Hodge Commentaries:."Christians should express their mutual love in the way sanctioned by the age and community in which they live."

Romans 16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which you have learned.(they learned how to love).and avoid them.

Romans 16:18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ.(Emmanuel the Christ), but their own belly and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
Titus 1:10; 2John 1:7.
Romans 16:19 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.

Romans 16:20 And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Emmanuel the Christ be with you. Amen.

Romans 16:22 I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord.

Romans 16:24 The grace of our Lord Emmanuel the Christ be with you all. Amen.

Romans 16:25 Now to him that is of power to stablish.(Matthew 24:12).you according to my gospel and the preaching of Emmanuel the Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery.(1Corinthians 2:7,9), which was kept secret since the world began,

Romans 16:26 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.
Original for word 'obedience' is 'hearkening', meaning 'listening to give heed to', toward or for the purpose to apply faith in their own lives; God wants all to know Him (Jeremiah 31:34; 1Timothy 2:4) and wants all to know what they can do with faith. Faith in what? Faith that the gift God has provided to you will abundantly bring prosperity to you. Faith that the gift actually does produce results.
Romans 16:27 To God.(word 'God' here refers to the great Invisible Intelligent Energy:.Revelation 4:9,10).only wise, be glory through Emmanuel Christ for ever. Amen. <Written to the Romans from Corinthus and sent by Phebe servant of the church at Cenchrea>

....next New Testament book is 1Corinthians
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