Romans 16:5

And the church which is in their house. Salute Epenetus, my beloved: who is the firstfruits of Asia in Christ.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

4(Who have for my life laid down their own necks: to whom not I only give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles,)

6Salute Mary, who hath laboured much among you.

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Cross References

Acts 18:12But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,

Romans 11:16For if the firstfruit be holy, so is the lump also: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.

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

1 Corinthians 16:15And I beseech you, brethren, you know the house of Stephanas, and of Fortunatus, and of Achaicus, that they are the firstfruits of Achaia, and 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 our brother: to the church of God that is at Corinth, with all the saints that are in all Achaia:

Colossians 4:15Salute the brethren who are at Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church that is in his house.

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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