Romans 16:5

and greet the church at their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is among the first-fruits of Asia in Christ.

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In The King James Version

Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.

In Context

4who have risked their own necks on behalf of my life, for whom I give thanks, not I alone, but also all the churches of the Gentiles;

6Greet Mary, who has labored much among you.

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Cross References

Acts 18:12But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews rose up with one accord against Paul. And they brought him to the tribunal,

Romans 11:16For if the first-fruit has been sanctified, so also has the whole. And if the root is holy, so also are the branches.

Romans 16:8Greet Ampliatus, most beloved to me in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 16:15And I beg you, brothers: You know the house of Stephanus, and of Fortunatus, and of Achaicus, that they are the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saints.

2 Corinthians 1:1Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy, a brother, to the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints who are in all of Achaia:

Colossians 4:15Greet the brothers who are at Laodicea, and Nymphas, and those who are at his house, a church.

Matthew Henry on Romans 16:2-17

Friendly Salutations; Apostolic Salutations. ( a. d. 58.) 1 I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: 2 That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also. 3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: 4 Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. 5… Read the whole commentary →

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