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A Woman of Ministry
Commentators overwhelmingly identify Phoebe as a "deaconess" (Greek: diakonos), a formal and honored ministry role in the early church. Scholars explain that due to cultural gender separation, deaconesses were essential for ministering to other women, assisting with baptisms, and caring for the sick and poor. Phoebe's example affirms the vital, official ministry roles women held.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 16:1
18th Century
Theologian
Romans Chapter 16
The epistle concludes with various salutations. The names that occur in this chapter are chiefly Greek; …
AT Robertson
On Romans 16:1
I commend (συνιστημ). The regular word for letters of commendation as in 2 Corinthians 3:1 (συστατικων επιστολων). See…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 16:1
19th Century
Bishop
Phoebe.—As the Roman Church is especially exhorted to receive Phoebe, it has been inferred that she was one of the party to whom S…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 16:1
Paul hoped to come soon to the believers at Rome (15:32), but he must first go to Jerusalem (15:25). But another believer, Phoebe, was about to lea…
John Calvin
On Romans 16:1
16th Century
Theologian
I commend to you, etc. The greater part of this chapter is taken up with salutations; and as they contain no difficulties, it would be use…
John Gill
On Romans 16:1
17th Century
Pastor
I commend unto you Phebe our sister This chapter chiefly consists of commendations and salutations of persons, and begins…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 16:1–16
17th Century
Minister
Paul recommends Phebe to the Christians at Rome. It is fitting for Christians to help one another in their affairs, especially strangers; we do not…