Romans 16:3

Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:

Greet {G782} Priscilla {G4252} and {G2532} Aquila {G207} my {G3450} helpers {G4904} in {G1722} Christ {G5547} Jesus {G2424}:

Give my greetings to Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers for the Messiah Yeshua.

Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,

Salute Prisca and Aquila my fellow-workers in Christ Jesus,

In Romans 16:3, the Apostle Paul begins his extensive list of personal greetings to believers in Rome, specifically acknowledging a prominent couple: Priscilla and Aquila. This verse highlights the deeply personal and collaborative nature of early Christian ministry, emphasizing the vital role of fellow workers in the spread of the Gospel.

Context of the Verse

Chapter 16 of Romans serves as Paul's concluding remarks, a heartfelt roster of individuals he wishes to commend and greet in the Roman church. After laying out profound theological truths and practical Christian living principles in the preceding chapters, Paul dedicates this final section to personal connections. Priscilla and Aquila are notably the first individuals mentioned, indicating their significant standing and close relationship with Paul. They were Jewish tentmakers who had previously met Paul in Corinth after being exiled from Rome by Emperor Claudius's decree (Acts 18:2).

Key Themes and Messages

  • Partnership in Ministry: Paul refers to Priscilla and Aquila as "my helpers in Christ Jesus." The Greek word for "helpers" is synergoi, meaning "fellow workers" or "co-laborers." This term underscores their active and indispensable participation in Paul's missionary efforts, not merely as passive supporters but as full partners in the work of God. Their collaboration exemplifies the communal effort required for the Gospel to advance.
  • Dedicated Service: This couple was highly mobile due to their trade, moving from Rome to Corinth, then to Ephesus with Paul (Acts 18:18), and eventually returning to Rome. Wherever they settled, they opened their home as a gathering place for believers, hosting a "church in their house" (1 Corinthians 16:19). Their dedication to hospitality and facilitating Christian fellowship was central to their ministry.
  • The Role of Women in Ministry: It is noteworthy that Priscilla is often mentioned before her husband, Aquila (as here, and in Acts 18:26). This unusual order in ancient patriarchal societies suggests her prominent role and perhaps even her greater theological acumen, as seen when they together explained the way of God more accurately to Apollos.
  • Risk and Sacrifice: While not explicitly stated in this verse, the next verse, Romans 16:4, reveals they "laid down their own necks" for Paul's life, demonstrating extreme courage and loyalty to Christ and His servants.

Practical Application

Romans 16:3 reminds us that Christian ministry is a collaborative effort. It’s not solely dependent on prominent leaders but thrives through the faithful service of ordinary individuals like Priscilla and Aquila. We are called to be "helpers in Christ Jesus" in our own spheres, using our gifts, resources, and homes to advance God's kingdom. This verse encourages us to value and appreciate those who faithfully serve alongside us, acknowledging their contributions to the body of Christ.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Acts 18:26

    And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto [them], and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.

  • 2 Timothy 4:19

    Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.

  • 1 Corinthians 16:19

    ¶ The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

  • 1 Corinthians 16:16

    That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with [us], and laboureth.

  • Romans 16:9

    Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.

  • Acts 18:2

    And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them.

  • Acts 18:17

    Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat [him] before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things.

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