Paul is greeting many of the believers in Rome by name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])

## I commend to you Phoebe ##

AT: "I want you to respect Phoebe"

## Phoebe ##

This is a woman's name.

## our sister ##

This refers to Paul and all believers. AT: "our sister in Christ" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])

## Cenchrea ##

This was a seaport city in Greece.

## receive her in the Lord ##

AT: "welcome her because we all belong to the Lord"

## in a manner worthy of the saints ##

AT: "in the way that believers should welcome other believers"

## and that you stand by her ##

This could be translated as a new sentence. AT: "I also want you to help her."

## has become a helper of many, and of myself as well ##

AT: "has helped many people, and she has also helped me"