# Connecting Statement:

Paul now greets many of the believers in Rome by name.

# I commend to you Phoebe

"I want you to respect Phoebe"

# Phoebe

This is a woman's name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-unknown]])

# our sister

The word "our" refers to Paul and all believers. Alternate translation: "our sister in Christ" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-exclusive]])

# Cenchreae

This was a town in Greece. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]])