Phoebe Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on phoebe bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Romans 16:1 (KJV)
In what epistle is Phoebe commended?
Answer: Romans
Study note. Romans 16:1 (KJV) — 'I commend unto you Phebe our sister.'
Lesson 2 · Romans 16:1 (KJV)
Of what church was Phoebe a servant?
Answer: Cenchrea
Study note. Romans 16:1 (KJV) — 'a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea.'
Lesson 3 · Romans 16:1 (KJV)
What does Paul call her?
Answer: Sister
Study note. Romans 16:1 (KJV) — 'Phebe our sister.'
Lesson 4 · Romans 16:2 (KJV)
How are the saints to receive her?
Answer: In the Lord
Study note. Romans 16:2 (KJV) — 'receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints.'
Lesson 5 · Romans 16:2 (KJV)
Why are they to assist her?
Answer: She has been a succourer of many, and of Paul also
Study note. Romans 16:2 (KJV) — 'she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.'
Lesson 6 · Romans 16:2 (KJV)
What kind of business did Phoebe have need of?
Answer: Whatsoever business she hath need of
Study note. Romans 16:2 (KJV).
Lesson 7 · Acts 18:18 (KJV)
Cenchrea was the port of which city?
Answer: Corinth
Study note. Cenchrea was the eastern port of Corinth (cf. Acts 18:18).
Lesson 8 · Romans 16:2 (KJV)
Paul says she has been a 'succourer of many' — meaning what?
Answer: A helper / patroness
Study note. Romans 16:2 (KJV) — the word denotes a helper or patroness.
Lesson 9 · Romans 16:1 (KJV)
Phoebe is named alongside greetings sent to which city's church?
Answer: Rome
Study note. Romans 16 (KJV) is sent to the saints at Rome.
Lesson 10 · Romans 1:1 (KJV)
Who wrote the commendation of Phoebe?
Answer: Paul
Study note. Romans 1:1 (KJV) — 'Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ.'
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does phoebe bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?