Romans 16:13

The Message

Hello to Rufus—a good choice by the Master!—and his mother. She has also been a dear mother to me.

Cross References

Matthew 20:16

“Here it is again, the Great Reversal: many of the first ending up last, and the last first.”

Mark 15:21

There was a man walking by, coming from work, Simon from Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus. They made him carry Jesus’ cross.

John 15:16

“You didn’t choose me, remember; I chose you, and put you in the world to bear fruit, fruit that won’t spoil. As fruit bearers, whatever you ask the Father in relation to me, he gives you.

Romans 16:12

Hello to Tryphena and Tryphosa—such diligent women in serving the Master. Hello to Persis, a dear friend and hard worker in Christ.

Romans 16:14

Hello to Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and also to all of their families.

2 Thessalonians 2:13

Meanwhile, we’ve got our hands full continually thanking God for you, our good friends—so loved by God! God picked you out as his from the very start. Think of it: included in God’s original plan of salvation by the bond of faith in the living truth. This is the life of the Spirit he invited you to through the Message we delivered, in which you get in on the glory of our Master, Jesus Christ.

2 John 1:1

My dear congregation, I, your pastor, love you in very truth. And I’m not alone—everyone who knows the Truth that has taken up permanent residence in us loves you.