Romans 16:4
New International Version
They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.

New Living Translation
In fact, they once risked their lives for me. I am thankful to them, and so are all the Gentile churches.

English Standard Version
who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks but all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks as well.

Berean Standard Bible
who have risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.

Berean Literal Bible
who have lain down their neck for my life, whom not only I thank, but also all the churches of the Gentiles--

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.

New American Standard Bible
who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only do I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles;

NASB 1995
who for my life risked their own necks, to whom not only do I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles;

NASB 1977
who for my life risked their own necks, to whom not only do I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles;

Legacy Standard Bible
who for my life risked their own necks, to whom not only do I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles;

Amplified Bible
who risked their own necks [endangering their very lives] for my life. To them not only do I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.

Christian Standard Bible
who risked their own necks for my life. Not only do I thank them, but so do all the Gentile churches.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
who risked their own necks for my life. Not only do I thank them, but so do all the Gentile churches.

American Standard Version
who for my life laid down their own necks; unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles:

Contemporary English Version
but they have even risked their lives for me. I am grateful for them and so are all the Gentile churches.

English Revised Version
who for my life laid down their own necks; unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They risked their lives to save me. I'm thankful to them and so are all the churches among the nations.

Good News Translation
they risked their lives for me. I am grateful to them--not only I, but all the Gentile churches as well.

International Standard Version
and who risked their necks for my life. I am thankful to them, and so are all the churches among the gentiles.

Majority Standard Bible
who have risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.

NET Bible
who risked their own necks for my life. Not only I, but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.

New Heart English Bible
who for my life, laid down their own necks; to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the non-Jewish people.

Webster's Bible Translation
Who have for my life laid down their own necks: to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.

Weymouth New Testament
friends who have endangered their own lives for mine. I am grateful to them, and not I alone, but all the Gentile Churches also.

World English Bible
who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the Gentiles.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
who laid down their own neck for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the nations—

Berean Literal Bible
who have lain down their neck for my life, whom not only I thank, but also all the churches of the Gentiles--

Young's Literal Translation
who for my life their own neck did lay down, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the nations --

Smith's Literal Translation
Who for my soul have laid down their own necks: to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the nations.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
(Who have for my life laid down their own necks: to whom not I only give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles,)

Catholic Public Domain Version
who have risked their own necks on behalf of my life, for whom I give thanks, not I alone, but also all the churches of the Gentiles;

New American Bible
who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I am grateful but also all the churches of the Gentiles;

New Revised Standard Version
and who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Who have risked their necks for my sake: I am not the only one grateful to them, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they have yielded their necks for my sake, and I do not thank them only, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
who, for my life, laid down their own necks; to whom not only do I give thanks, but all the churches of the Gentiles:

Godbey New Testament
who laid down their neck for my life; and for whom not I alone hut all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks;

Haweis New Testament
(who for my life have laid down their own neck: to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles:)

Mace New Testament
who have for my life readily exposed their own: to whom not only I, but all the churches of the Gentiles too give thanks.

Weymouth New Testament
friends who have endangered their own lives for mine. I am grateful to them, and not I alone, but all the Gentile Churches also.

Worrell New Testament
who, for my soul, laid down their own necks; to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the gentiles;

Worsley New Testament
(who for my life exposed their own; to whom not I only give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles:)

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Personal Greetings and Love
3Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, 4who have risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them. 5Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my beloved Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.…

Cross References
Acts 18:2-3
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, / and he stayed and worked with them because they were tentmakers by trade, just as he was.

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.

Acts 18:18-19
Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. / When they reached Ephesus, Paul left Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue there and reasoned with the Jews.

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.

2 Timothy 4:19
Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.

Philippians 2:30
because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.

John 15:13
Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

1 John 3:16
By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.

Acts 20:24
But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

1 Corinthians 15:30-31
And why do we endanger ourselves every hour? / I face death every day, brothers, as surely as I boast about you in Christ Jesus our Lord.

2 Corinthians 11:23-27
Are they servants of Christ? (I am speaking as if I were out of my mind.) I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death. / Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. / Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea. ...

Acts 9:25
One night, however, his disciples took him and lowered him in a basket through a window in the wall.

Acts 14:19-20
Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, presuming he was dead. / But after the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city. And the next day he left with Barnabas for Derbe.

Acts 16:27-28
When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, presuming that the prisoners had escaped. / But Paul called out in a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself! We are all here!”

Acts 21:13
Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”


Treasury of Scripture

Who have for my life laid down their own necks: to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.

have.

Romans 5:7
For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.

John 15:13
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Philippians 2:30
Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.

laid.

Joshua 10:24
And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the captains of the men of war which went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them.

2 Samuel 22:41
Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me.

Micah 2:3
Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, against this family do I devise an evil, from which ye shall not remove your necks; neither shall ye go haughtily: for this time is evil.

also.

Acts 15:41
And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.

Acts 16:5
And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.

1 Corinthians 7:17
But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.

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Romans 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.














who have risked
The phrase "who have risked" in Greek is "οἵτινες ὑπέθηκαν" (hoitines hypethēkan), which conveys the idea of laying down or exposing oneself to danger. This phrase highlights the sacrificial nature of the actions taken by Priscilla and Aquila, who are the individuals being referenced. In the early Christian context, risking one's life for the sake of the Gospel was a profound testament to faith and commitment. It reflects the courage and dedication required to support the burgeoning Christian movement amidst persecution and societal opposition.

their lives
The Greek term for "lives" is "τὴν ψυχὴν" (tēn psychēn), which can also be translated as "souls." This term encompasses not just physical life but the entirety of one's being. In risking their "lives," Priscilla and Aquila demonstrated a willingness to sacrifice their whole selves for the mission of the Gospel. This act of selflessness is a powerful example of Christian love and devotion, echoing Jesus' teaching in John 15:13, "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends."

for me
The phrase "for me" indicates the personal nature of the sacrifice made by Priscilla and Aquila for the Apostle Paul. Their actions were not just for the abstract cause of Christianity but were a direct support to Paul himself. This personal connection underscores the importance of community and mutual support within the early Church. It also highlights the relational aspect of ministry, where personal bonds and friendships play a crucial role in the spread of the Gospel.

Not only I
This phrase emphasizes that the gratitude for Priscilla and Aquila's actions extends beyond Paul himself. It suggests that their impact was felt widely across the early Christian community. This acknowledgment serves as a reminder that acts of faith and courage often have far-reaching effects, influencing and inspiring many beyond the immediate circle of those involved.

but all the churches of the Gentiles
The mention of "all the churches of the Gentiles" points to the broader scope of Priscilla and Aquila's influence. The term "Gentiles" refers to non-Jewish believers, highlighting the inclusive nature of the early Christian mission. Their work contributed significantly to the spread of Christianity among the Gentiles, which was a central aspect of Paul's ministry. This phrase underscores the unity and interconnectedness of the early Church, transcending ethnic and cultural boundaries.

are grateful to them
The expression "are grateful to them" reflects the deep appreciation and recognition of Priscilla and Aquila's contributions. Gratitude in the Christian context is not merely a polite acknowledgment but a profound recognition of God's work through individuals. This gratitude is a testament to the impact of their ministry and serves as an encouragement for believers to support one another in the faith. It also highlights the importance of acknowledging and honoring those who labor for the Gospel, fostering a spirit of thankfulness within the Christian community.

(4) Laid down their own necks.--Whether this expression is to be taken literally or figuratively we do not know, neither can we do more than guess at the event to which it refers. It may have something to do with the tumult at Ephesus, and with that "fighting with beasts" mentioned in 1Corinthians 15:32.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
who
οἵτινες (hoitines)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3748: Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever.

have risked
ὑπέθηκαν (hypethēkan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 5294: To put under, lay down, suggest to, put in mind. From hupo and tithemi; to place underneath, i.e. to hazard, to suggest.

their
ἑαυτῶν (heautōn)
Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1438: Himself, herself, itself.

[lives]
τράχηλον (trachēlon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5137: The neck. Probably from trecho; the throat, i.e. life.

for
ὑπὲρ (hyper)
Preposition
Strong's 5228: Gen: in behalf of; acc: above.

me.
μου (mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

Not
οὐκ (ouk)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

only
μόνος (monos)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3441: Only, solitary, desolate. Probably from meno; remaining, i.e. Sole or single; by implication, mere.

I
ἐγὼ (egō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

but
ἀλλὰ (alla)
Conjunction
Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

all
πᾶσαι (pasai)
Adjective - Nominative Feminine 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
αἱ (hai)
Article - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

churches
ἐκκλησίαι (ekklēsiai)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 1577: From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.

of the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Gentiles
ἐθνῶν (ethnōn)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 1484: Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.

are grateful [to them].
εὐχαριστῶ (eucharistō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2168: From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal.


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