Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me, too. New Living Translation Greet Rufus, whom the Lord picked out to be his very own; and also his dear mother, who has been a mother to me. English Standard Version Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; also his mother, who has been a mother to me as well. Berean Standard Bible Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me as well. Berean Literal Bible Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. King James Bible Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. New King James Version Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. New American Standard Bible Greet Rufus, a choice man in the Lord, also his mother and mine. NASB 1995 Greet Rufus, a choice man in the Lord, also his mother and mine. NASB 1977 Greet Rufus, a choice man in the Lord, also his mother and mine. Legacy Standard Bible Greet Rufus, a choice man in the Lord, also his mother and mine. Amplified Bible Greet Rufus, an eminent and choice man in the Lord, also his mother [who has been] a mother to me as well. Christian Standard Bible Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; also his mother—and mine. Holman Christian Standard Bible Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; also his mother—and mine. American Standard Version Salute Rufus the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Contemporary English Version Greet Rufus, that special servant of the Lord, and greet his mother, who has been like a mother to me. English Revised Version Salute Rufus the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. GOD'S WORD® Translation Greet Rufus, that outstanding Christian, and his mother, who has been a mother to me too. Good News Translation I send greetings to Rufus, that outstanding worker in the Lord's service, and to his mother, who has always treated me like a son. International Standard Version Greet Rufus, the one chosen by the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me, too. Majority Standard Bible Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me as well. NET Bible Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother who was also a mother to me. New Heart English Bible Greet Rufus, the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Webster's Bible Translation Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Weymouth New Testament Greetings to Rufus, who is one of the Lord's chosen people; and to his mother, who has also been a mother to me. World English Bible Greet Rufus, the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionGreet Rufus, the chosen one in the LORD, and his mother and mine, Berean Literal Bible Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Young's Literal Translation Salute Rufus, the choice one in the Lord, and his mother and mine, Smith's Literal Translation Embrace Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSalute Rufus, elect in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Catholic Public Domain Version Greet Rufus, elect in the Lord, and his mother and mine. New American Bible Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. New Revised Standard Version Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; and greet his mother—a mother to me also. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSalute Rufus chosen in our LORD, and his mother, who is also a mother to me. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Invoke the peace of Rufus, chosen in Our Lord, and of his mother and mine. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentSalute Rufus, the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Godbey New Testament Salute Rufus the elect in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Haweis New Testament Salute Rufus elect in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Mace New Testament salute Rufus chosen by the Lord, and his mother and mine. Weymouth New Testament Greetings to Rufus, who is one of the Lord's chosen people; and to his mother, who has also been a mother to me. Worrell New Testament Salute Rufus, the elect in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Worsley New Testament Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and even mine. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Personal Greetings and Love…12Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, women who have worked hard in the Lord. Greet my beloved Persis, who has worked very hard in the Lord. 13Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me as well. 14Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers with them.… Cross References Acts 12:12 And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying. Mark 15:21 Now Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and the soldiers forced him to carry the cross of Jesus. 2 Timothy 1:5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well. Acts 16:1 Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where he found a disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman and a Greek father. 1 Corinthians 1:26 Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth. Philippians 4:3 Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have contended at my side for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life. 2 John 1:1 The elder, To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I alone, but also all who know the truth— 1 Peter 5:13 The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark. Colossians 4:10 My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him. 1 Timothy 5:10 and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work. Acts 18:2 There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them, 1 Corinthians 16:19 The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house. 2 Timothy 4:19 Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus. Matthew 27:32 Along the way they found a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross of Jesus. Luke 23:26 As the soldiers led Him away, they seized Simon of Cyrene on his way in from the country, and they put the cross on him to carry behind Jesus. Treasury of Scripture Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Rufus. 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. chosen. Matthew 20:16 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen. 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: his. Matthew 12:49,50 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! … Mark 3:35 For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother. John 19:27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home. Jump to Previous Choice Chosen Eminent Greet Greetings Lord's Mother Rufus Salute SelectionJump to Next Choice Chosen Eminent Greet Greetings Lord's Mother Rufus Salute SelectionRomans 16 1. Paul wills the brothers to greet many;17. and advises them to take heed of those which cause dissension and offenses; 21. and after various salutations ends with praise and thanks to God. Greet Rufus The act of greeting in the early Christian context was more than a simple acknowledgment; it was a sign of fellowship and unity within the body of Christ. The name "Rufus" is of Latin origin, meaning "red" or "reddish," possibly indicating a distinctive physical trait. Historically, Rufus is believed to be the son of Simon of Cyrene, who carried the cross of Jesus (Mark 15:21). This connection highlights the interwoven relationships within the early church and the personal nature of Paul's ministry. chosen in the Lord and his mother who has been a mother to me as well Chosen in the Lord.--An eminent Christian. His mother and mine.--His mother, who has also been like a mother to me. Verse 13. - Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Observe the graceful way in which St. Paul intimates his obligation to the mother of Rufus, who at some time (though when and where we know not) had been as a mother to himself. Similar delicate courtesy of language is especially observable in the Epistle to Philemon.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek GreetἈσπάσασθε (Aspasasthe) Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 782: To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome. Rufus, Ῥοῦφον (Rhouphon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 4504: Of Latin origin; red; Rufus, a Christian. chosen ἐκλεκτὸν (eklekton) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 1588: From eklegomai; select; by implication, favorite. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] Lord, Κυρίῳ (Kyriō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. mother, μητέρα (mētera) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3384: A mother. Apparently a primary word; a 'mother'. [who has been a mother] to me ἐμοῦ (emou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. as well. καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. Links Romans 16:13 NIVRomans 16:13 NLT Romans 16:13 ESV Romans 16:13 NASB Romans 16:13 KJV Romans 16:13 BibleApps.com Romans 16:13 Biblia Paralela Romans 16:13 Chinese Bible Romans 16:13 French Bible Romans 16:13 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Romans 16:13 Greet Rufus the chosen in the Lord (Rom. Ro) |