Paul makes some personal comments.
Click here for an online Bible. Romans 16:1-2
Paul begins to close out his letter to the Roman church with some personal notes. Remember that Paul is probably writing this letter from Corinth in Greece. He makes note of a lady named Phebe from the church in Cenchrea. Her hometown was a seaport near Corinth. Apparently, she was traveling to Rome.
Paul told the Romans to receive her as a sister in the Lord and treat her well. He did not say why she was going to Rome just that she was going there. She had been a great help to the churches in the area of Corinth so Paul expected the church of Rome to be a great help to her.
As Christians, we have a relationship as brothers and sisters in Christ. This relationship transcends geographical boundaries. Any Christian from any place in the world is my brother or sister.
Notice also, that Phebe did not just show up and demand help from the Roman church. Paul interceded on her behalf. He told the Roman church of her dedication to Christ and the church.
The lesson here is that when we dedicate ourselves to the service of the Lord, others take notice and watch out for us. God will provide blessing through His people.
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