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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 he found a certain Jew named Aquila, of Pontus by race, lately come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome. And he came unto them: (Acts 18:2)
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Aquila,
Christ,
Priscilla,
The Lord Jesus

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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 he found a certain Jew named Aquila, of Pontus by race, lately come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome. And he came unto them:
 3and because he was one of the same trade, he abode with them, and [they] wrought, for by their trade they were tent-makers.
 4And he was discoursing in the synagogue every Sabbath, and persuading Jews and Greeks.
 5And when both Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul was engrossed with the word testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ.
 6But as they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook out his clothes, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own head; I [am] pure; from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles,
 7and departing thence he went into a certain man's house by name Titus Justus, a worshipper of God, whose house adjoined to the synagogue.
 8And Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing, believed, and were baptized.
 9And the Lord said by night through a vision to Paul, Fear not, but speak, and be not silent,
 10because I am with thee and no one shall set on thee to harm thee; because I have much people in this city.
 11And he settled down a year and six months, teaching among them the word of God.
 12But when Gallio was pro-consul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul, and brought him before the judgment seat,
 13saying, This [man] persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law.
 14But when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If indeed it were some wrong, or wicked villainy, O Jews, with reason should I have borne with you;
 15but if they are questions about a word and names and your own law, ye shall look yourselves; 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 cared for none of these things.
 26and he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him up, and more accurately expounded to him the way of God. (Acts 18:2‑17,26)
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1 Cor. 16:19• 19The assemblies of Asia salute you. Aquila and Prisca salute you much in [the] Lord, with the assembly in their house. (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 work-fellow in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. (Rom. 16:9)
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1 Cor. 16:16• 16that ye also be subject to such, and to everyone that co-operateth and laboureth. (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.