Romans 16:4
“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.”
Romans 16:4 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- (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,)
- ASVAmerican 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:
- DARBYDarby
- (who for my life staked their own neck; to whom not I only am thankful, but also all the assemblies of the nations,)
- WEBThe World English Bible
- who for my life, laid down their own necks; to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the Gentiles.
- YLTYoung'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 ;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- They risked their lives for me; I am grateful to them, and so are all the churches of the Gentiles.
Context: Romans 16
2That 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.
3Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:
4Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
5Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.
6Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.
About Romans 16: Greetings and Closing Remarks
Paul greets some of his friends and closes the letter.
Commentary
Romans 16 is a chapter of greetings and farewells. Paul is concluding his letter to the Roman church and is sending his greetings to many of the people he knows in the church. He begins by commending Phoebe, a deaconess of the church in Cenchrea, for her service to the church. He then sends greetings to Priscilla and Aquila, a married couple who were fellow workers with Paul in the gospel. He also sends greetings to the church that meets in their house.