Romans 16:13

Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. SALUTE RUFUS CHOSEN ('THE CHOSEN') IN THE LORD - meaning, not 'who, is one of the elect,' as every believer is, but 'the choice,' or 'precious one,' in the Lord. (See ; .) We read in that Simon of Cyrene, whom they compelled to bear our Lord's cross, was "the father of Alexander and Rufus." From this we naturally conclude that when Mark wrote his Gospel Alexander and Rufus must have been well known as Christians among those by whom he expected his Gospel to be first read; and, in all likelihood, this was that very "Rufus;" in which case our interest is deepened by what immediately follows about his mother. And (salute) his mother and mine....

1-16 Paul recommends Phebe to the Christians at Rome. It becomes Christians to help one another in their affairs, especially strangers; we know not what help we may need ourselves. Paul asks help for one that had been helpful to many; he that watereth shall be watered also himself. Though the care of all the churches came upon him daily, yet he could remember many persons, and send salutations to each, with particular characters of them, and express concern for them. Lest any should feel themselves hurt, as if Paul had forgotten them, he sends his remembrances to the rest, as brethren and saints, though not named. He adds, in the close, a general salutation to them all, in the name of the churches of Christ....

Verse Romans 16:13. _RUFUS, CHOSEN IN THE LORD_] τον εκλεκον, one of _great excellence_ in Christianity; a _choice_ man, as we would say. So the word εκλεκτος often signifies. Psalms 78:31: _They smote_ τους εκλεκτους, _the chosen men that were of Israel_. So εκλεκτα μνημεια are _choice sepulchres_, Genesis 23:6: εκλεκτα των δωρων _choice gifts_, Deuteronomy 12:11; and ανδρες εκλεκτοι, _choice men_, Judges 20:16. By the same use of the word, the companions of Paul and Barnabas are termed _chosen men_,...

CHOSEN IN THE LORD - “Elect” in the Lord; that is, a chosen follower of Christ. AND HIS MOTHER AND MINE - “His mother in a literal sense, and mine in a figurative one.” An instance of the delicacy and tenderness of Paul; of his love for this disciple and his mother, as if he were of the same family. Religion binds the hearts of all who embrace it tenderly together. It makes them feel that they are one great family, united by tender ties, and joined by special attachments. See what the Lord Jesus declared in Matthew 12:47, and his tender address to John when he was on the cross; John 19:26....

EXPOSITION ROMANS 16:1 K. _Commendation of Phoebe, and salutations to Christians at Rome._ ROMANS 16:1, ROMANS 16:2 I COMMEND UNTO YOU PHOEBE OUR SISTER (_i.e. _fellow-Christian), WHO IS A SERVANT OF THE CHURCH THAT IS IN CENCHREA: THAT YE RECEIVE HER IN THE LORD, WORTHILY OF THE SAINTS, AND ASSIST HER (παραστῆτε_, _literally, _stand by her_)_ _IN WHATSOEVER BUSINESS SHE HATH NEED OF YOU: FOR SHE TOO HATH BEEN A SUCCOURER (προστάτις_, _corresponding to παραστῆτε)_ _OF MANY, AND OF MINE OWN SELF. This Phoebe wa

SALUTE RUFUS CHOSEN IN THE LORD,.... This was a Roman name; frequent mention is made Jewish writings u of one Turnus Rufus, a Roman officer, that destroyed the temple, and ploughed up the city of Jerusalem; the name was in use among the Cyrenians, for one of the sons of Simon of Cyrene, whom the Jews compelled to carry the cross of Christ, was so called, Mark 15:21; and some have thought that the same person is here meant, nor is it unlikely; he is said to be one of the seventy disciples, and to be bishop of Thebes; Luke 10:1. The apostle knew him, and that as one "chosen in the Lord"; meaning either that he was a choice believer in Christ, an excellent Christian, one of the highest form; for though all true believers have like precious faith, yet some are strong, and others weak, in the exercise of it; t

CHAPTER 16 _ 1. Greetings to Individuals. (Romans 16:1 .)_ 2. Warning and Comfort. (Romans 16:17 .) 3. The Final Salutations. (Romans 16:21 .) 4. The Conclusion. (Romans 16:25 .) Romans 16:1 Phoebe (which means “radiant”) is first mentioned. She was probably a person of great influence and wealth, for she had been a succorer of many, including the Apostle. She is heartily commended to the assembly in Rome, to be received in the Lord, worthily of the Saints. Then that interesting pair of fellow workers of

PERSONAL GREETINGS. Beside the two household groups of Romans 16:10 f., the catalogue contains twenty-six names, eight being those of women. Many of the names appearing were commonly borne by slaves. In language, seven are Latin, one is Hebrew, the remainder Greek: Rome at this date swarmed with Greeks, and the Roman Church remained of Greek speech till the third century. The distribution seems to indicate different centres of meeting in this immense city. 14 and 15 (all Gentile names) furnish distinct groups: the collocation suggests that the names of Romans 16:5 _b_ - Romans 16:13 count amongst the church in the house of Prisca and Aquila (R

A LETTER OF COMMENDATION (Romans 16:1-2)...

RUFUS. Common Latin name. Perhaps the Rufus of Mark 15:21. CHOSEN. the elect (brother). See Romans 8:33. Compare 1 Timothy 5:21; 2 John 1:13 :. The term marks some special manifestation of grace, as in that of Apelles, v. 10. HIS... MINE. Implying tender relationship....