“So the people that have the last place now will have the first place in the future. And the people that have the first place now will have the last place in the future.”
Romans 16:13 - Easy To Read Version Say hello to Rufus. He is a special person in the Lord. Say hello to his mother. She has been a mother to me also. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Remember me to Rufus, eminent in the Lord, also to his mother [who has been] a mother to me as well. American Standard Version (1901) Salute Rufus the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Common English Bible Say hello to Rufus, who is an outstanding believer, along with his mother and mine. Catholic Public Domain Version Greet Rufus, elect in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Salute Rufus, elect in the Lord, and his mother and mine. |
“So the people that have the last place now will have the first place in the future. And the people that have the first place now will have the last place in the future.”
There was a man from Cyrene walking into the city. The man was Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus. Simon was walking into the city from the fields. The soldiers forced Simon to carry the cross for Jesus.
My true brother and sister and mother are those people that do the things God wants.”
You did not choose me; I chose you. And I gave you this work: to go and make fruit. I want this fruit to continue \{in your life\}. Then the Father will give you anything you ask for in my name.
Then Jesus said to the follower, “Here is your mother.” So after that, this follower took Jesus’ mother to live in his home.
Say hello to Tryphaena and Tryphosa. Those women work very hard for the Lord. Say hello to my dear friend Persis. She has also worked very hard for the Lord.
Say hello to Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and all the brothers \{in Christ\} that are with them.
In Christ, God chose us before the world was made. God chose us in love to be his holy people {\cf2\super [4]} —people with no wrong in us before him.
Brothers and sisters, the Lord loves you. God chose you from the beginning to be saved. So we should always thank God for you. You are saved by the Spirit {\cf2\super [7]} making you holy {\cf2\super [8]} and by your faith (believing) in the truth.
Treat the older women like mothers. And treat the younger women with respect like sisters.