Introduction:
Phebe, also spelled Phoebe, is a notable figure in the New Testament, mentioned specifically in the Apostle Paul's Epistle to the Romans. Her role and character provide insight into the early Christian community and the significant contributions of women in the church.

Biblical Reference:
Phebe is mentioned in Romans 16:1-2, where Paul writes: "I commend to you our sister Phebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea. Welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints and assist her with any matter she may need from you. For she has been a great help to many people, including me."

Role and Title:
Phebe is described as a "servant" of the church in Cenchrea. The Greek term used here is "diakonos," which can be translated as "servant," "minister," or "deacon." This indicates that Phebe held a position of responsibility and service within the early church. The use of this term suggests that she was entrusted with significant duties, possibly including the delivery of Paul's letter to the Romans.

Cenchrea:
Cenchrea was a port city near Corinth, indicating that Phebe was part of the Christian community in this region. Her association with Cenchrea highlights the spread of Christianity beyond major urban centers to smaller, yet strategically important locations.

Commendation by Paul:
Paul's commendation of Phebe is significant. He urges the Roman Christians to "welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints." This suggests that Phebe was a respected and trusted member of the Christian community. Paul's request for the Roman believers to assist her underscores her importance and the respect she commanded.

Contribution to the Church:
Phebe is described as having been "a great help to many people, including me." The Greek word used here, "prostatis," can mean "patron" or "benefactor." This implies that Phebe may have provided financial support or other forms of assistance to Paul and the early church. Her role as a benefactor would have been crucial in supporting the mission and growth of the early Christian movement.

Significance:
Phebe's mention in the New Testament highlights the active participation and leadership of women in the early church. Her example demonstrates the diverse roles women played, from serving in official capacities to providing essential support for the spread of the Gospel. Phebe's commendation by Paul serves as a testament to her faithfulness and dedication to the work of the Lord.

Legacy:
Phebe's legacy is one of service, leadership, and generosity. Her inclusion in Paul's letter to the Romans ensures that her contributions to the early church are remembered and celebrated. As a model of Christian service, Phebe continues to inspire believers to serve faithfully and support the mission of the church.Phebe

shining; pure

Phebe

[PHOEBE]

Phebe

A Christian woman of Cenchrea, the eastern port of Corinth, bearer of the epistle of Paul to the Romans, in which he commends her to their confidence and Christian love. She appears to have been a deaconess of the church, and to have had both the means and the disposition to do good abundantly. Paul says, "she hath been a succorer of many, and of me also," Romans 16 1-2. One who succors a faithful servant of Christ may thereby aid in the accomplishment of immeasurable good. The Holy Spirit presents the character and works of Phebe as worthy of all imitation. Such mothers in Israel will be held in everlasting remembrance.

A "deaconess of the church at Cenchrea," the port of Corinth. She was probably the bearer of Paul's epistle to the Romans. Paul commended her to the Christians at Rome; "for she hath been," says he, "a succourer of many, and of myself also" (Romans 16:1, 2). (n.) See Phoebe.PHEBE

febe (Phoibe).

See PHOEBE.

5402. Phoibe -- Phoebe, a deaconess
... Phoebe. Feminine of phoibos (bright; probably akin to the base of phos); Phoebe,
a Christian woman -- Phebe. see GREEK phos. (phoiben) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
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Miscellaneous Subjects.
... "I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is
at Cenchrea." The church at Cenchrea was a local congregation or assembly. ...
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Index of Names.
... Phillips, x, 164, 169 BROWN, John, 342 BROWN, Phebe H., 229-232, 482 BROWN, Samuel,
232 BROWN, Theron, 188, 476, 480 BROWN, Timothy H., 229 BRUCE, Michael, 297 ...
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Hymns of Hope and Consolation.
... Phebe Cary, the author of this happy poem, was the younger of the two Cary sisters,
Alice and Phebe, names pleasantly remembered in American literature. ...
/.../brown/the story of the hymns and tunes/chapter xiv hymns of hope.htm

The Epistles of Paul.
... at the close of the epistle is one from "Gaius mine host" (chap.16:23), a Corinthian
whom he had baptized (1:Cor.1:14); he commends to them Phebe, a deaconess ...
/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter xxx the epistles of.htm

Chronology of the Apostolic Age.
... 247] after having finished his collections in Macedonia and Achaia for the poor
brethren in Judaea; [248] and he sent the epistle through Phebe, a deaconess of ...
/.../history of the christian church volume i/section 23 chronology of the.htm

The Epistle to the Romans
... Probably an imminent journey of Phebe to the capital offered him, on the eve of
his departure for Jerusalem, the desired opportunity to send his communication ...
/.../drummond/introduction to the new testament/the epistle to the romans.htm

Rom. xv. 25-27
... Amen.". Chap. xvi. ver.1. "I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a
deaconess (AV servant) of the church which is at Cenchrea.". ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily xxx rom xv 25-27.htm

Philippians iii. 18-21
... to a fellow-worker, and fellow-soldier, and brother, and companion, as he doth in
the Epistle to the Romans, when he saith, "I commend unto you Phebe our sister ...
/.../homily xiii philippians iii 18-21.htm

Hymns of Suffering and Trust.
... history than many rich who did nothing. Phebe Hinsdale Brown, was born in
Canaan, NY, in 1783. Her father, George Hinsdale, who died ...
/.../brown/the story of the hymns and tunes/chapter v hymns of suffering.htm

The Pastoral Epistles
... The case of Phebe, Rom.16: 1 certainly does not countenance the theory that the
office of deaconess was not called into existence until the second century. ...
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Phebe (1 Occurrence)
...PHEBE. febe (Phoibe). ...Phebe (1 Occurrence). Romans 16:1 I commend unto you Phebe
our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: (KJV WBS YLT) ...
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Ministrant (15 Occurrences)
... Romans 16:1 And I commend you to Phebe our sister -- being a ministrant
of the assembly that 'is' in Cenchrea -- (YLT). Galatians ...
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Phedahel (1 Occurrence)

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Phassurus

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Phoebe (1 Occurrence)
... fe'-be (Phoibe; the King James Version Phebe): Described by Paul as (1) "our sister,"
(2) "who is a servant of the church that is at Cenchrea," (3) "a helper ...
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Cen'chre-ae (2 Occurrences)
... Romans 16:1 And I commend you to Phebe our sister -- being a ministrant of the
assembly that 'is' in Cenchrea -- (See RSV). Cenchreae, ...
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Church (110 Occurrences)
... Romans 16:1 I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church
which is at Cenchrea: (KJV WEY ASV BBE WBS NAS RSV NIV). ...
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