Read Romans 16.17-27. In verses 17-20: Warnings against troublemakers. In verse 18: Their own appetites, literally "their belly," are their own desires (Phil 3.19). Smooth talk and flattery: False teachers often have a way with words (Eph 5.6; Col 2.4). In verse 19: Paul's advice echoes Jesus' teaching (Mt 10.16). In verse 20: Paul expects God's final triumph soon (1 Cor 15.24). In verses 21-23: Paul's co-workers send greetings. In verse 21: Timothy was Paul's long-time co-worker (Acts16.1; 1 Cor 16.10-11). In verse 22: Tertius was Paul's secretary. In verse 23: Most likely, this is the Gaius of Corinth whom Paul baptized (1 Cor1.14). In verses 25-27: Benediction. How the letter originally ended is unclear. In verses 25-26: The mystery ... kept secret for long ages is God's vision of a universal community composed of both Jews and gentiles who live in obedient faith (Eph 3.1-6). Comments or Questions..
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