Deacon of the church at Cenchrea · First century AD

Phoebe in the Bible

Also called Phebe

Paul commends her as a servant of the church and a helper of many, including himself. Romans is addressed from Corinth and she is the one going to Rome — in all likelihood the carrier of the letter itself.

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Verses mentioning Phoebe

2 occurrences across 2 verses in the King James Version.

  1. Romans 16:1

    I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:

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  2. Romans 16:27

    To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. Written to the Romans from Corinthus, and sent by Phebe servant of the church at Cenchrea.

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