1. Who’s Who in Romans: Phoebe Romans 16:1-2

2. Phoebe

3. Romans 16:1–2 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea; that you receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and that you help her in whatever matter she may have need of you; for she herself has also been a helper of many, and of myself as well.

4. Proverbs 4:18 But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.

5. Commendable

6. She believes as we do. She is a fine person. She is to be trusted.

7. 2 Corinthians 3:1...do we need, as some, letters of commendation to you or from you?

8. a Sister

9. “in the Lord”

10. a Servant

12. Philippians 2:3–4 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.

13. a Helper

14. Receive her in a manner worthy of the saints. Help her in whatever matter she may have need of you.

15. Philippians 4:16, 19 “You sent me aid again and again when I was in need … And my God will meet all your needs”

16. Galatians 6:6–7 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor. Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.

17. 2 Timothy 1:16–18 May the Lord show special kindness to Onesiphorus and all his family because he often visited and encouraged me. He was never ashamed of me because I was in chains. When he came to Rome, he searched everywhere until he found me.

18. May the Lord show him special kindness on the day of Christ’s return. And you know very well how helpful he was in Ephesus.

19. Matthew 7:12 “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.”