Romans 16 Women

Thank you, Paul, for the women in Romans 16. I recently heard someone say, Romans 16 is the New Testament list of Proverbs 31 women. Hmmm. I had to go investigate. Why was this said?

God did not disappoint me!

As Paul listed out greetings to his fellow workers in Christ, he listed out a total of 29 people: 19 men and 10 women. Wozer!

I then took the time to list out labels given to each one. Here are the labels given. I have put an "F" for female to show that a woman was included in that label. 

Deacon (servant) F

Coworker (hard worker) F

Friend

Fidelity

Prison mates F

Apostles F

Household (hospitality) F

Jew

Chosen

Mother F

Paul wrote the book of Romans because he wanted to unify the body of Christ in the Roman Church. He sought to clarify the gospel while resolving any issues misrepresenting Christ. He longed for them to know how to live in community. 

I love how his closing notes models the balance of serving in community. It takes both men and women; Jews and Gentiles.  

As Paul reminded us in Romans 12, whatever you do, do it heartedly for the LORD by thinking of others above yourself. 

Amen!

Shalom y'all!