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We are currently studying Romans (now on Chapter 16)
The 29 (or 28, depending on how they’re being counted) People of Romans 16
(Phoebe, who is being introduced + 28 Others who are being greeted, or 29 including Phoebe)
Here are some interesting articles about them collectively:
- All in the Family by Ray C. Stedman
- A List of the 29 People in Romans 16 by Marg Mowezko
- Romans 16 by Wikipedia
- Who’s Who in Paul’s Greetings in Romans 16 by Bronwen Speedie
- Who’s Who in Romans 16 by Tim Collins
More about each individual
(Name links to articles and Bible links to Bible Hub commentary collection)
- Phebe (aka Phoebe) our sister, servant (diakonos) of the church at Cenchrea Romans 16:1
- Priscilla (aka Prisca) helper in Christ Jesus Romans 16:3
- Aquila helper in Christ Jesus Romans 16:3
- Epaenetus (aka Epenetus of Carthage) well-beloved and firstfruits of Achaia Romans 16:5
- Mary (aka Mary of Rome) bestowed much labor on us Romans 16:6
- Andronicus kinsman, fellow prisoner, of note among apostles, in Christ before me Romans 16:7
- Junia kinsman, fellow prisoner, of note among the apostles, in Christ before me Romans 16:7
- Amplias (aka Ampliatus) beloved in the Lord Romans 16:8
- Urbane (aka Urbanus, aka Urban of Macedonia) helper in Christ Romans 16:9
- Stachys (aka Stachys the Apostle) my beloved Romans 16:9
- Apelles approved in Christ Romans 16:10
- Household of Aristobulus (aka Aristobulus of Britannia) Romans 16:10
- Herodion (aka Herodian of Patras) kinsman Romans 16:11
- Household of Narcissus (aka Narcissus of Athens) Romans 16:11
- Tryphena (aka Tryphaena) laborer in the Lord Romans 16:12
- Tryphosa laborer in the Lord Romans 16:12
- Persis beloved, laborer in the Lord Romans 16:12
- Rufus (aka Rufus of Thebes in some traditions) chosen in the Lord Romans 16:13
- Mother of Rufus (and mine) Romans 16:13
- Asyncritus (aka Asyncritus of Hyrcania) Romans 16:14
- Phlegon (aka Phlegon of Marathon) Romans 16:14
- Hermas (aka Hermas of Philippopolis) Romans 16:14
- Patrobas (aka Parrobus of Pottole) Romans 16:14
- Hermes (aka Hermas of Dalmatia) and all the brethren which are with them) Romans 16:14
- Philologus (aka Philologus of Sinope) Romans 16:15
- Julia (probably the wife of Philologus) Romans 16:15
- Nereus Romans 16:15 Everyone in the Bible, p. 259
- Sister of Nereus Romans 16:15
- Olympas (and all the saints which are with them) Everyone in the Bible, p. 268 Romans 16:15
Related Articles
- Everyone in the Bible by William P Barker
(Create free account on Internet Archive and “borrow” to read online) - Seventy Disciples by Wikipedia
Our lively Wednesday evening Bible Study discussions are continuing online. We’re currently sharing all our thoughts and insights on the book of Romans. Here are some helpful study tools and articles to consider:
United Methodist / Wesleyan Resources
- “I Felt My Heart Strangely Warmed”
Journal of John Wesley entry for May 24, 1738 - Aldersgate Day
by Steve Manskar
A brief study of Wesley’s heart-warming experience - A Wesleyan Understanding of Grace
by Bishop Kenneth L. Carder - Book of Romans Sermon Starters,
by United Methodist Discipleship Ministries
Weekly sermon study notes for lectionary readings.
Change the week number in the URL for weeks 1 – 16
Articles from Various Viewpoints
- Praying Through Romans: How Faith Saves & Grace Reigns
A 31 Day Prayer Challenge, by Mike Nappy - Popular Bible Verses from Romans
Compiled and Edited by BibleStudyTools Staff - Summary of the Book of Romans
By New International Version editors - How did Romans Transform Augustine, Luther, and Wesley?
by Mark Driscoll
Books from Various Viewpoints
- The Message of Romans: God’s Good News for the World (The Bible Speaks Today Series)
By John Stott, recommended by UM Discipleship Ministries
Commentaries and Other Bible Study Tools
- Whedon’s Commentary on the Bible
- Interlinear Bible
- Bible Commentaries on Bible Study Tools
- Wesley’s Explanatory Notes
We’ll be adding more as we go. Please let us know of any additional resources you recommend by sending the link and information to worship@briensburg.org Thanks!