7. Hello to my cousins Andronicus and Junias. We once shared a jail cell. They were believers in Christ before I was. Both of them are outstanding leaders.
8. Hello to Ampliatus, my good friend in the family of God.
9. Hello to Urbanus, our companion in Christ’s work, and my good friend Stachys.
10. Hello to Apelles, a tried-and-true veteran in following Christ.Hello to the family of Aristobulus.
11. Hello to my cousin Herodion.Hello to those who belong to the Lord from the family of Narcissus.
12. Hello to Tryphena and Tryphosa—such diligent women in serving the Master.Hello to Persis, a dear friend and hard worker in Christ.
13. Hello to Rufus—a good choice by the Master!—and his mother. She has also been a dear mother to me.
14. Hello to Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and also to all of their families.
15. Hello to Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas—and all the followers of Jesus who live with them.
16. Holy embraces all around! All the churches of Christ send their warmest greetings!
21. And here are some more greetings from our end. Timothy, my partner in this work, Lucius, and my cousins Jason and Sosipater all said to tell you hello.
22. I, Tertius, who wrote this letter at Paul’s dictation, send you my personal greetings.
23. Gaius, who is host here to both me and the whole church, wants to be remembered to you.Erastus, the city treasurer, and our good friend Quartus send their greetings.
27. All our praise is focused through Jesus on this incomparably wise God! Yes!