Romans 16:13 Meaning and Explanation
“Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul greets Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who had been like a mother to Paul.
What Does Romans 16:13 Mean?
Paul greets Rufus, calling him 'chosen in the Lord,' marked out and precious to God. He then sends a tender word to Rufus's mother, who had been a mother to Paul himself, caring for him as her own son at some point in his travels.
This is one of the warmest touches in the whole list. A woman whose name we do not even know had shown Paul a mother's love, and he never forgot it. The family of God multiplies our kindred; in Christ we gain mothers, sisters, and brothers we were not born to. Such kindness, freely given, leaves a mark of gratitude that lasts a lifetime.
Romans 16:13 in the Original Language
eklektos (ἐκλεκτός), 'chosen' -- selected and set apart as precious in the Lord.
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What does Romans 16:13 mean?
Paul greets Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who had been like a mother to Paul.