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Junia
"Youthful"
Romans 16:7
Who they were
Described by Paul as outstanding among the apostles — one of the earliest women leaders in the church. Her apostolic status has been debated and celebrated.
Themes
leadershipapostleshipcouragepioneering
Read their story
Junia's story begins in Romans.
The full passage is at Romans 16:7. Any modern translation will do — the NLT and NIV are the most readable; the ESV and NKJV stay close to the wording the church has used for centuries.
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