Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. It is a great comfort to see the holiness and usefulness of our kindred. 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. If truth be forsaken, unity and peace will not last long. 17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Amen. Whatever differs from the sound doctrine of the Scriptures, opens a door to divisions and offences. 18 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. A caution to take heed of those who caused divisions, Romans 16:17-20. Now, in this closing chapter, we may observe, I. Remembering that we are called to the obedience of faith, and that every degree of wisdom is from the only wise God, we should, by word and deed, render glory to him through Jesus Christ; that so the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ may be with us for ever.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. 17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord. 11 Salute Herodion my kinsman. The churches of Christ salute you. I commend unto you Phoebe our sister, which is a servant--or "deaconess" of the church which is at Cenchrea--The word is "Cenchreæ," the eastern part of Corinth ( Acts 18:18).That in the earliest churches there were deaconesses, to attend to the wants of the female members, there is … 23 Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. 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: 27 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. 21 Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you. In a lingering time of chaos and uncertainty, are you longing to rediscover God's grace? His recommendation of one friend to the Roman Christians, and his particular salutation of several among them, Romans 16:1-16. Salute my well-beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. He adds, in the close, a general salutation to them all, in the name of the churches of Christ.17-20 How earnest, how endearing are these exhortations! Though the care of all the churches came upon him daily, yet he could remember many persons, and send salutations to each, with particular characters of them, and express concern for them. Romans 16 King James Version (KJV). Of his righteousness we must make mention, even of his only; who, as he is the Mediator of all our prayers, so he is, and will be, to eternity, the Mediator of all our praises. But they serve their carnal, sensual, worldly interests. Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: 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. 1 I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: 2 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.