Romans 16:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Romans 16:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Romans 16:4 is a verse from the book of Romans in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Genti..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Romans 16:4 — KJV
“Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.”
— Romans 16:4 (KJV)
Romans 16:4 in Context — About the Book of Romans
Romans is the gospel argued like a legal brief — Paul's masterwork on sin, justification by faith, life in the Spirit, and God's unbreakable love. Chapter 8 alone has carried more believers through crisis than perhaps any chapter in Scripture: no condemnation, all things working for good, nothing separating us from God's love.
Cross-References for Romans 16:4
“And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.”
Shares key themes with Romans 16:4: down, own, whom
“Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”
Shares key themes with Romans 16:4: laid, own, only
“And she made haste, and let down her pitcher from her shoulder, and said, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: so I drank, and she made the camels drink also.”
Shares key themes with Romans 16:4: down, own, give
“And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.”
Shares key themes with Romans 16:4: life, down, own
“And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.”
Shares key themes with Romans 16:4: life, down, own
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