King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Greet Rufus, chosen by the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me too.
Berean Standard Bible:
Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me as well.
American Standard Version:
Salute Rufus the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Salute{G782} Rufus{G4504} chosen{G1588} in{G1722} the Lord{G2962}, and{G2532} his{G846} mother{G3384} and{G2532} mine{G1700}.
Cross-References (KJV):
2 John 1:1
- ¶ The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;
1 Timothy 5:2
- The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.
Mark 15:21
- And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross.
John 15:16
- Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and [that] your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
Ephesians 1:4
- According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
Matthew 20:16
- So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
2 Thessalonians 2:13
- ¶ But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
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Commentary for Romans 16:13
Romans 16:13 is a verse located within the concluding chapter of the Epistle to the Romans, a letter written by the Apostle Paul to the Christian community in Rome. This verse is part of a series of greetings that Paul extends to various individuals in the Roman church, reflecting the apostle's personal connections and pastoral care for the believers there.
In this particular verse, Paul sends a greeting to Rufus, describing him as "chosen in the Lord." This designation suggests that Rufus was a notable believer in the early Christian community, possibly known for his faith and service to the Lord. The phrase "chosen in the Lord" implies a special spiritual standing or role that Rufus held within the church, indicating that he was selected by God for a particular purpose or ministry.
Additionally, Paul extends his greetings to Rufus's mother, whom he affectionately refers to as "his mother and mine." This phrase indicates a close relationship between Paul and Rufus's family, possibly hinting at a debt of gratitude or a significant spiritual bond. Some biblical scholars have speculated that this Rufus could be the same person mentioned in Mark 15:21 as the son of Simon of Cyrene, who carried Jesus' cross. While this connection is not explicitly made in the text, it would provide a historical context for Paul's familiarity with Rufus and his family.
The themes of this verse include the recognition of individual believers within the early church, the importance of familial relationships within the Christian community, and the pastoral care that Paul, as an apostle, demonstrated through personal greetings and acknowledgments. The verse also reflects the broader theme of unity and mutual affection that should characterize the relationships among Christians, as well as the value of honoring those who have been influential in the faith.
In summary, Romans 16:13 is a personal greeting from Paul to Rufus, a distinguished member of the Roman church, and to Rufus's mother, highlighting the apostle's pastoral concern and the close-knit nature of the early Christian community. It underscores the significance of recognizing and affirming individuals within the church and reflects the familial bonds that were to be nurtured among believers.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G782
There are 49 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀσπάζομαι
Transliteration: aspázomai
Pronunciation: as-pad'-zom-ahee
Description: from Α (as a particle of union) and a presumed form of σπάω; to enfold in the arms, i.e. (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome:--embrace, greet, salute, take leave. - Strong's Number: G4504
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ῥοῦφος
Transliteration: Rhoûphos
Pronunciation: hroo'-fos
Description: of Latin origin; red; Rufus, a Christian:--Rufus. - Strong's Number: G1588
There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκλεκτός
Transliteration: eklektós
Pronunciation: ek-lek-tos'
Description: from ἐκλέγομαι; select; by implication, favorite:--chosen, elect. - Strong's Number: G1722
There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐν
Transliteration: en
Pronunciation: en
Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition. - Strong's Number: G2962
There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κύριος
Transliteration: kýrios
Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir. - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ. - Strong's Number: G3384
There are 79 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μήτηρ
Transliteration: mḗtēr
Pronunciation: may'-tare
Description: apparently a primary word; a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote):--mother. - Strong's Number: G1700
There are 104 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐμοῦ
Transliteration: emoû
Pronunciation: em-oo'
Description: a prolonged form of μόχθος; of me:--me, mine, my.