well worm, you don't know GREEK. Online Parallel Bible, with its extensive word study,
http://biblesuite.com/greek/4291.htm
proistemi: I rule
Original Word: προΐστημι
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: proistemi
Phonetic Spelling: (pro-is'-tay-mee)
Short Definition: I rule
Definition: I
preside,
rule over, give attention to,
direct,
maintain, practice diligently.
WORM, notice the single word "I", I rule.

4291 proístēmi (from 4253 /pró, "before" and 2476 /hístēmi, "to stand") – properly, "pre-standing," referring to a pre-set (well-established) character which provides the
needed model to direct others, i.e. to positively
impact them by example. (Impact by EXAMPLE, that's an ELDER)
4291 /proístēmi ("
diligent to take the lead") (THAT'S a BISHOP), underlines the effectiveness of influencing people by having a respected reputation, i.e. one built on a solid "track-record." This happens by setting the example of excellence by living in faith (cf. Ro 12:3,8).
[See also the derivative, 4368 /prostátis,
which is used of a woman who has an impressive Christian reputation (Phoebe, Ro 16:2).]
did you get that worm?. 4368 /prostátis,
which is used of a woman who has an impressive Christian reputation (Phoebe, Ro 16:2).]
2 worm,
well?....... if you still didn't get it, listen
see how God, the Lord Jesus put thing right in front of you and you still can't see them. that word "succourer", which can be used as a LABORER, or HELPER in the GOSPEL. see I suspected you didn't understand the word when you said, "C
learly this context means the latter as Paul would hardly of said that Phoebe was ruling over or leading the Apostle Paul!", see your ignorance. some context understanding on your part. but now you have a basic understand of the word. lets proceed. question, what is a helper?. according to Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words, notice worm, I don't just use one dictionary. Helper,
[ 2,,G4904, sunergos ]
an adjective, akin to B, No. 7, under HELP, "
a fellow worker," is translated "helper" in the AV of Rom 16:3, (STOP, THIS IS SPEAKING OF OUR SISTER PHEBE). Rom 16:9, RV, "fellow worker;" in 2Cor 1:24, AV and RV, "helper;" in 2Cor 8:23, AV, "fellow helper," RV, "fellow worker;" so the plural in 3John 1:8. See CAMPANION, LABORER, etc.
now worm, lets see this word in uses in scriptures, 1 Thessalonians 3:2 "And sent Timotheus, our brother, and
minister of God, and our
fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ,
to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith". HOLD IT, two things, Timothy here is identified as a fellowlabourer in the GOSPEL. and two he's also called a minister of God. now what do you think that word "minister" means here, that's right G1249 διάκονος diakonos (dee-ak'-on-os) n.
1. an attendant, a servant
2. (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties)
3. (specially) a male Christian serving in a specific function and post (i.e. tending the widows and the poor, teaching, pastoring, etc)
[probably from an obsolete diako "to run on errands"]
KJV:
deacon, minister, servant
question what is our sister at the church of Cenchrea?. that's right a MINISTER, of the GOSPEL. G1249 διάκονος diakonos (dee-ak'-on-os) n. the same as Timothy. now aint that something. but now in Romans 16:2 she is being approved, or commended, by the apostle Paul to moved up into the "OVERSEER" position in ROME.
see worm, you still don't know Greek, because that word "Commend" is appoint, or ordain. now get this, "to commit to one's charge". (LOL). :blink: say what?. that's right "to commit to one's charge".