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The Honor of Hard Work
Commentators unanimously highlight that Mary is commended for her "much labor." While the specific nature of her work is unknown, the emphasis is on her diligent and tiring service for the believers in Rome. This shows that God sees and honors the faithful, strenuous effort of believers, regardless of the specific task.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 16:6
18th Century
Theologian
Who bestowed much labour on us. Who labored much for us. Nothing more is known of her but this honorable mention of her name. It is probab…
AT Robertson
On Romans 16:6
Mary (Μαριαν). Some MSS. have Μαριαμ, the Hebrew form. The name indicates a Jewish Christian in Rome. Paul praises her toil. See L…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 16:6
19th Century
Bishop
On us.—The true reading seems to be, on you. The readers would know to what the Apostle referred. It is useless for us to…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 16:6
Mary is a Semitic name borne by several women in the NT. Paul indicates his precise knowledge of her, testifying to her hard work for the saints, b…
John Calvin
On Romans 16:6
16th Century
Theologian
He again testifies his gratitude, in recording the kindness of Mary to him. Nor is there any doubt that he commemorates these praises, in order to …
John Gill
On Romans 16:6
17th Century
Pastor
Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us .
] Some copies read, "you"; and so do the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, Arabic,…
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…