Romans 16:13

Arabic Bible Morocco Version - 2012 (الترجمة المغربية القياسية)

سَلّْمُو عْلَى رُوفُسْ اللِّي خْتَارُه الرَّبّْ، وْسَلّْمُو عْلَى مُّه اللِّي هِيَ بْحَالْ مِّي.

ما معنى هذا؟

In this verse from Romans chapter 16, Paul is sending greetings to Rufus, who has been chosen by the Lord, and also to Rufus's mother. The greeting shows a personal connection between Paul and both of them.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you have a friend named Rufus, and your mom is friends with his mom too. Paul is like that - he knows Rufus and his mom as part of the big family of Jesus' followers!

السياق التاريخي

The letter to the Romans was written by the apostle Paul around 57 AD from Corinth. It was addressed to the Christian community in Rome, providing theological foundations for their faith and encouraging unity among different groups.

التطبيق اليوم

Today, we can apply this verse by remembering to greet and acknowledge others within our own communities of faith. Just as Paul takes a moment to mention Rufus and his mother, take time to personally connect with people you meet in church or other Christian gatherings.

المواضيع

• community
• greeting
• faith
• family
• love
• chosenness

آيات ذات صلة

• 1 Timothy 6:2
• Philippians 4:3
• Acts 15:22-23
• Galatians 1:19
• John 15:16

أسئلة شائعة

Who wrote the letter to the Romans?

The apostle Paul wrote the letter to the Romans.

What does it mean that Rufus is 'chosen in the Lord'?

Being chosen in the Lord refers to being selected by God for His purpose, often indicating a deep spiritual relationship and calling within Christian faith.

How important are greetings in biblical texts like this one?

Greetings show the personal connections and community values that were central to early Christian communities. They highlight relationships and affirm membership in the faith family.

Why is Rufus's mother also mentioned by Paul?

Paul mentions Rufus’s mother because she likely played a significant role in fostering Rufus’s faith or was known to him, showing the importance of familial support in spiritual journeys.