KJV ORIGINAL
Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Say hi to Mary, she's put in so much work for all of us.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Shoutout to the people who show up and do the work behind the scenes.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Romans to encourage and instruct the early Christian community in Rome, a city he had not yet visited. In chapter 16, Paul sends personal greetings to various individuals who were part of the church, highlighting their contributions to the spread of the gospel. Mary is specifically mentioned for her hard work and labor on behalf of the believers, showing how women played active roles in the early church's ministry.
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