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Romans 16:11
ESV Greet my kinsman Herodion. Greet those in the Lord who belong to the family of Narcissus.
NIV Greet Herodion, my fellow Jew. Greet those in the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord.
NASB Greet Herodion, my kinsman. Greet those of the household of Narcissus, who are in the Lord.
CSB Greet Herodion, my fellow Jew. Greet those who belong to the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord.
NLT Greet Herodion, my fellow Jew. Greet the Lord’s people from the household of Narcissus.
KJV Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.
NKJV Greet Herodion, my countryman. Greet those who are of the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord.

What does Romans 16:11 mean?

Paul continues to list individuals and families to whom he would like his readers to pass on his greetings. Now Paul mentions a man named Herodion. Since this would have been an unusual name in Rome, scholars suggest this may have been either a family member or former slave who served one of the royal lines of the Herods. Since Paul calls him a kinsman or relative, it is assumed the man is Jewish.

Paul also offers his greetings to those in the Lord who belong to the family of a man called Narcissus. Paul does not offer greetings to Narcissus directly. In other words, Paul offers his greeting to the Christian members of this man's family, suggesting that some in the family had not come to faith in Christ. It's possible this is the same Narcissus known from history as a servant to the Roman Emperor Claudius. Claudius died in AD 54. Narcissus is said to have committed suicide sometime later.
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