Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.

ROMANS 16:9KJV
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Romans 16:9 (KJV)

What does Romans 16:9 mean?

Romans 16:9 is a greeting from Paul, asking the recipients of his letter to greet two people: Urbane, whom he calls a helper in Christ, and Stachys, whom he describes as his beloved. Paul is recognizing these individuals for their partnership and personal connection with him in the work of spreading the message about Jesus.

Paul is writing to the Christians in Rome, closing his letter with a series of personal greetings to people he knows or has heard about in the Roman church. By calling Urbane a "helper in Christ," Paul highlights Urbane’s active role in supporting the Christian mission. Referring to Stachys as "my beloved" shows a warm, personal affection, suggesting a close friendship or deep respect between Paul and Stachys.

Where else these words appear

“helper” Greek G4904 · used in 13 verses

  • Romans 16:3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:
  • 2 Corinthians 8:23 Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.
  • 1 Thessalonians 3:2 And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:

“Salute” Greek G782 · used in 49 verses

  • Matthew 5:47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?
  • Romans 16:8 Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.
  • Philippians 4:22 All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household.

“beloved” Greek G27 · used in 61 verses

  • Matthew 3:17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
  • 2 Corinthians 7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
  • 1 Peter 2:11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;