Romans 16:22 – The Man in the Margins

Romans 16:22 – The Man in the Margins

From Verses We Missed by Steve Webb

January 21, 2026 · Episode 13

About this episode

Steve Webb reflects on Romans 16:22 and the overlooked figure of Tertius, emphasizing the value of unseen service in God's work.

Episode Overview In this episode of Verses We Missed , host Steve Webb reflects on Romans 16:22 and the overlooked figure of Tertius, the scribe who physically wrote Paul’s letter to the Romans. Through historical context, biblical insight, and personal reflection, the episode explores how God values faithful, unseen service and reminds listeners that work done in the margins is never invisible to Him. What This Episode Explores At the very end of the book of Romans, a single sentence allows a quiet figure to step briefly into the light. Tertius, the man holding the pen, speaks once and then disappears. This episode slows down to consider who he was, why his name mattered, and what his presence reveals about the gospel Paul preached and practiced. Why This Matters Today Many believers live and serve in unseen places, faithfully supporting the work of God without recognition or applause. This episode connects Tertius’ story to modern life, offering encouragement to those who feel overlooked and reminding listeners that God sees the work done in the margins and values the hands that make His Word known. We explore the historical setting in which the letter to the Romans was…

People in this episode

Host: Steve Webb

Topics covered

  • faithful service
  • unseen work
  • historical context
  • biblical insight
  • encouragement
  • gospel message

Keywords

  • Romans 16:22
  • Tertius
  • Paul
  • faithful service
  • unseen work
  • Christianity
  • gospel

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Books & works: Romans

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