Bible Strands
Romans 16:15
Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas and all the saints with them.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Roman congregation as he concludes his letter with a formal list of personal greetings to specific believers and their households.
The words — The Greek command ἀσπασσασθε (aspasasthe) literally means "greet," and the text explicitly names four individuals: Philologus, Julia, Nereus, and Olympas, followed by "all the saints with them."
The thread — This directive mirrors the household greetings in Romans 16:14 and the communal instruction in Romans 16:16, while the collective "saints" reflects the church-wide identity in Romans 1:7 and the promised people of God in Isaiah 60:21.
Why it lands — The text commands directed fellowship to specific families, requiring readers to acknowledge their shared status as saints and extend practical, personal community care without abstraction.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them.
Cross-references
- Romans 16:2 Welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her with anything she may need from you. For she has been a great help to many people, including me.
- Romans 1:7 To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Isaiah 60:21 Then all your people will be righteous; they will possess the land forever; they are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, so that I may be glorified.
- Romans 16:14 Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers with them.
- Ephesians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus:
- 1 Peter 1:2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.