I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea. I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been a great help to many people, including me.

Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus. They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them. …

Greet Mary, who worked very hard for you. Greet Andronicus and Junias, my relatives who have been in prison with me. They are outstanding among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was. …

Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me, too.

Character Check
Am I developing leaders around me? How can I show appreciation to them?

In Business Terms
Dictators do not develop strong leaders for succession.

Once I was asked if I'd be interested in becoming president of a manufacturing corporation whose long-term dictatorial leader had recently ...