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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
z and
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 found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto 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 found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them.
 3And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.
 4And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.
 5And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.
 6And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.
 7And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man's house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the synagogue.
 8And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.
 9Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:
 10For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.
 11And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.
 12And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,
 13Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law.
 14And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you:
 15But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters.
 16And he drave them from the judgment seat.
 17Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things.
 26And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly. (Acts 18:2‑17,26)
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1 Cor. 16:19• 19The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. (1 Cor. 16:19)
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2 Tim. 4:19• 19Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. (2 Tim. 4:19)
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Rom. 16:9• 9Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. (Rom. 16:9)
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1 Cor. 16:16• 16That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboreth. (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.