Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Greet Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas and all the Lord’s people who are with them. New Living Translation Give my greetings to Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and to Olympas and all the believers who meet with them. English Standard Version Greet Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. Berean Standard Bible Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas and all the saints with them. Berean Literal Bible Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas and all the saints with them. King James Bible Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them. New King James Version Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. New American Standard Bible Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. NASB 1995 Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. NASB 1977 Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. Legacy Standard Bible Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. Amplified Bible Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all God’s people who are with them. Christian Standard Bible Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. Holman Christian Standard Bible Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. American Standard Version Salute Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints that are with them. Contemporary English Version Greet Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all of God's people who are with them. English Revised Version Salute Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints that are with them. GOD'S WORD® Translation Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all God's people who are with them. Good News Translation Greetings to Philologus and Julia, to Nereus and his sister, to Olympas and to all of God's people who are with them. International Standard Version Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas and all the saints who are with them. Majority Standard Bible Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas and all the saints with them. NET Bible Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the believers who are with them. New Heart English Bible Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. Webster's Bible Translation Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. Weymouth New Testament to Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister and Olympas, and to all God's people associated with them. World English Bible Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versiongreet Philologus, and Julias, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the holy ones with them; Berean Literal Bible Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas and all the saints with them. Young's Literal Translation salute Philologus, and Julias, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints with them; Smith's Literal Translation Embrace Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the holy ones with them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSalute Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympias; and all the saints that are with them. Catholic Public Domain Version Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. New American Bible Greet Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the holy ones who are with them. New Revised Standard Version Greet Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSalute Phi-lol’o-gus, and Julia, Ne’re-us and his sister, and O-lym’pas, and all the saints who are with them. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Invoke the peace of Pillagus and of Julia, of Nereus, of his sister and of Alumpa and of all The Holy Ones with them. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentSalute Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints that are with them. Godbey New Testament Salute Philologus and Julius, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who were with them. Haweis New Testament Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints with them. Mace New Testament salute Philologus, Julia, Nereas, his sister, Olympas, and all the converts who are with them. Weymouth New Testament to Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister and Olympas, and to all God's people associated with them. Worrell New Testament Salute Philologus and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. Worsley New Testament Salute Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints that are with them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Personal Greetings and Love…14Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers with them. 15Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas and all the saints with them. 16Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send you greetings.… Cross References Acts 18:2 There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them, 1 Corinthians 16:19 The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house. Colossians 4:15 Greet the brothers in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church that meets at her house. 2 Timothy 4:19 Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus. Acts 18:26 And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. 1 Corinthians 16:20 All the brothers here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss. Philippians 4:21-22 Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you greetings. / All the saints send you greetings, especially those from the household of Caesar. 1 Thessalonians 5:26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss. 2 Corinthians 13:12 Greet one another with a holy kiss. 1 Peter 5:14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ. Acts 2:46 With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart, Acts 12:12 And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying. Acts 16:40 After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house to see the brothers and encourage them. Then they left the city. Acts 21:8-9 Leaving the next day, we went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven. / He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied. Acts 28:15 The brothers there had heard about us and traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and gave thanks to God. Treasury of Scripture Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them. and all. Romans 16:2 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. Romans 1:7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Isaiah 60:21 Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified. Jump to Previous Associated God's Greet Love Saints Salute SisterJump to Next Associated God's Greet Love Saints Salute SisterRomans 16 1. Paul wills the brothers to greet many;17. and advises them to take heed of those which cause dissension and offenses; 21. and after various salutations ends with praise and thanks to God. Greet Philologus and Julia Philologus and Julia are likely members of the early Christian community in Rome. The name Philologus means "lover of learning," suggesting he may have been a person of education or intellectual interest. Julia is a common Roman name, possibly indicating she was of Roman descent. The mention of these individuals highlights the diverse makeup of the early church, which included people from various social and cultural backgrounds. This greeting reflects the personal nature of Paul's letter, emphasizing the importance of each member in the body of Christ. Nereus and his sister and Olympas and all the saints with them Persons / Places / Events 1. PhilologusLikely a member of the early Christian community in Rome. His name means "lover of the word," which may indicate a person devoted to learning or teaching. 2. Julia Possibly the wife or sister of Philologus. Her inclusion suggests her active role in the church community. 3. Nereus and his sister Nereus is another member of the Roman church, and his sister is mentioned, highlighting the familial connections within the early church. 4. Olympas Another believer in Rome, possibly a leader or someone of note within the Christian community. 5. All the saints with them Refers to the broader community of believers associated with these individuals, emphasizing the communal nature of the early church. Teaching Points The Importance of CommunityThe early church was built on strong community ties. Believers are encouraged to foster deep, meaningful relationships within their church communities. Recognition and Encouragement Paul’s greetings serve as a reminder to acknowledge and encourage fellow believers. Recognizing others' contributions strengthens the body of Christ. Role of Families in Ministry The mention of family units (e.g., Nereus and his sister) highlights the role families can play in ministry. Families are encouraged to serve together in their local churches. Inclusivity in the Church The diverse names suggest a church inclusive of different backgrounds and social standings. Churches today should strive for inclusivity, welcoming all who seek Christ. Legacy of Faith Though little is known about these individuals, their mention in Scripture signifies their impact. Believers are encouraged to leave a legacy of faith, even if it seems small or unnoticed. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek GreetἈσπάσασθε (Aspasasthe) Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 782: To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome. Philologus Φιλόλογον (Philologon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5378: Philologus, a Roman Christian. From philos and logos; fond of words, i.e. Talkative; Philologus, a Christian. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. Julia, Ἰουλίαν (Ioulian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2456: Feminine of the same as Ioulios; Julia, a Christian woman. Nereus Νηρέα (Nērea) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3517: Nereus, a Christian in Rome. Apparently from a derivative of the base of naus; Nereus, a Christian. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. sister, ἀδελφὴν (adelphēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 79: A sister, a woman (fellow-)member of a church, a Christian woman. Fem of adephos; a sister. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. Olympas Ὀλυμπᾶν (Olympan) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3652: Olympas, a Christian man in Rome. Probably a contraction from Olumpiodoros; Olympas, a Christian. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. all πάντας (pantas) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. saints ἁγίους (hagious) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. with σὺν (syn) Preposition Strong's 4862: With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. them. αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Links Romans 16:15 NIVRomans 16:15 NLT Romans 16:15 ESV Romans 16:15 NASB Romans 16:15 KJV Romans 16:15 BibleApps.com Romans 16:15 Biblia Paralela Romans 16:15 Chinese Bible Romans 16:15 French Bible Romans 16:15 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Romans 16:15 Greet Philologus and Julia Nereus and his (Rom. Ro) |
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