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Romans 16

Rom. 16:3 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Greet
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
aspazomai (Greek #782)
to enfold in the arms, i.e. (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome
KJV usage: embrace, greet, salute, take leave.
Pronounce: as-pad'-zom-ahee
Origin: from 1 (as a particle of union) and a presumed form of 4685
Priscilla
Priscilla (Greek #4252)
Priscilla (i.e. little Prisca), a Christian woman
KJV usage: Priscilla.
Pronounce: pris'-cil-lah
Origin: diminutive of 4251
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kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
Aquila
Akulas (Greek #207)
Akulas, an Israelite
KJV usage: Aquila.
Pronounce: ak-oo'-las
Origin: probably for Latin aquila (an eagle)
my
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
helpers
sunergos (Greek #4904)
a co-laborer, i.e. coadjutor
KJV usage: companion in labour, (fellow-)helper(-labourer, -worker), labourer together with, workfellow.
Pronounce: soon-er-gos'
Origin: from a presumed compound of 4862 and the base of 2041
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
Christ
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
Jesus
Iesous (Greek #2424)
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
KJV usage: Jesus.
Pronounce: ee-ay-sooce'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03091)
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Acts 18:2• 2and finding a certain Jew by name Aquila, of Pontus by race, just come from Italy, and Priscilla his wife, (because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome,) came to them, (Acts 18:2)
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Aquila,
Christ,
Priscilla,
The Lord Jesus

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Greet.Had the notes of time in this epistle fixed the writing of it to any date prior to St. Paul's first residence at Corinth, the salutation of Aquila and Priscilla would have contradicted the history, because it would have been prior to his acquaintance with these persons.
If they had fixed it during that residence at Corinth, during his journey to Jerusalem, or during his progress through Asia Minor, an equal contradiction would have been incurred because, during all that time, they were either with St. Paul, or abiding at Ephesus.
Lastly, had they fixed this epistle to be either contemporary with the first epistle to the Corinthians, or prior to it, a similar contradiction would have ensued, for they were then with St. Paul.
As it is, all things are consistent.--See Dr. Paley.Priscilla.
Acts 18:2‑17,26• 2and finding a certain Jew by name Aquila, of Pontus by race, just come from Italy, and Priscilla his wife, (because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome,) came to them,
 3and because they were of the same trade abode with them, and wrought. For they were tent-makers by trade.
 4And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded Jews and Greeks.
 5And when both Silas and Timotheus came down from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in respect of the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ.
 6But as they opposed and spoke injuriously, he shook his clothes, and said to them, Your blood be upon your own head: *I* am pure; from henceforth I will go to the nations.
 7And departing thence he came to the house of a certain man, by name Justus, who worshipped God, whose house adjoined the synagogue.
 8But Crispus the ruler of the synagogue believed in the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing, believed, and were baptised.
 9And the Lord said by vision in the night to Paul, Fear not, but speak and be not silent;
 10because *I* am with thee, and no one shall set upon thee to injure thee; because I have much people in this city.
 11And he remained there a year and six months, teaching among them the word of God.
 12But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one consent rose against Paul and led him to the judgment-seat,
 13saying, This man persuades men to worship God contrary to the law.
 14But as Paul was going to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, If indeed it was some wrong or wicked criminality, O Jews, of reason I should have borne with you;
 15but if it be questions about words, and names, and the law that ye have, see to it yourselves; for *I* do not intend to be judge of these things.
 16And he drove them from the judgment-seat.
 17And having all laid hold on Sosthenes the ruler of the synagogue, they beat him before the judgment-seat. And Gallio troubled himself about none of these things.
 26And *he* began to speak boldly in the synagogue. And Aquila and Priscilla, having heard him, took him to them and unfolded to him the way of God more exactly. (Acts 18:2‑17,26)
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1 Cor. 16:19• 19The assemblies of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla, with the assembly in their house, salute you much in the Lord. (1 Cor. 16:19)
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2 Tim. 4:19• 19Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the house of Onesiphorus. (2 Tim. 4:19)
my.
Rom. 16:9• 9Salute Urbanus, our fellow-workman in Christ, and Stachys, my beloved. (Rom. 16:9)
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1 Cor. 16:16• 16that *ye* should also be subject to such, and to every one joined in the work and labouring. (1 Cor. 16:16)
• {v.3-5} "Priscilla and Aquila" are mentioned first. Their names are found in no less than six places in Scripture; three times Priscilla's name is first (Acts 18:18; Rom. 16:3; 2 Tim. 4:19) and three times Aquila's name is first (Acts 18:2, 26; 1 Cor. 16:19). (“Appendix: Romans 16” by B. Anstey)
• A careful look at these six passages will show that she is put first because the emphasis in the passage is on the domestic side of things, where the woman is to "rule the house" (1 Tim. 5:14). But when the emphasis is on teaching or assembly matters, Aquila is put first-a sphere in which the brothers are to lead. Thus, they were a model Christian couple. (“Appendix: Romans 16” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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

W. Kelly Translation

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Salute Priscaa and Aquila, my work-fellows in Christ Jesus

WK Translation Notes

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"Prisca" seems the best reading here, {vi 28796}{/vi}, and in {vi 29890}{/vi}. In {vi 27560;27576;27584}{/vi}, it is rather Priscilla, the diminutive form, but the same name.