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.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Paul writes to the Roman believers, issuing this instruction immediately after commending Phoebe as a church servant and before greeting his fellow workers. The directive occurs at a transitional moment in his letter where he prepares the community for her arrival.

The words — προσδέξησθε (prosdexēsthe) literally means you may receive, while ἀξίως (axiōs) means worthily. Together they frame the command as a measured, appropriate response to her status.

The thread — The pattern of receiving believers appears in Philippians 2:29 and Matthew 10:40, while the standard of worthy conduct echoes Philippians 1:27. These passages collectively establish a biblical framework for how the church treats those sent on its behalf.

Why it lands — The text commands practical hospitality and material support for traveling believers, grounded in their shared identity in Christ. It requires the reader to translate theological alignment into concrete assistance for those who serve the community.

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The Greek words

King James Version

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.

Cross-references

Philippians 2:29 Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,
Philippians 1:27 Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel,
Matthew 10:40 He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me.
Matthew 25:40 And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’
Acts 9:36 In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
Acts 9:39 So Peter got up and went with them. On his arrival, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, weeping and showing him the tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.
Acts 9:41 Peter took her by the hand and helped her up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her to them alive.
Romans 15:7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring glory to God.
Romans 16:3 Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,
Romans 16:6 Greet Mary, who has worked very hard for you.