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The Honor of Being a Helper
Paul calls Urbanus 'our fellow-worker in Christ.' Commentators explain this was a significant title, indicating that Urbanus actively helped Paul and the Roman church in spreading the gospel. This highlights that valuable Christian service involves working alongside others to advance God's kingdom.
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AT Robertson
On Romans 16:9
Urbanus (Ουρβανον). "A common Roman slave name found among members of the household" (Sanday and Headlam). A Latin adjective from …
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 16:9
19th Century
Bishop
Urbane.—Urbanus, or Urban; the final “e” should not be sounded. Like Ampliatus, a common name found among members of the household…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 16:9
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…
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John Gill
On Romans 16:9
17th Century
Pastor
Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ This also was a Roman name, and which many of the popes of Rome have since taken to t…
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…