Romans 16:5

Greet also the church that meets in their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved friend, who is the firstfruits of Achaia for Christ.

Text-Critical English NT

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 risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only do I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.

6Greet Mary, who has labored earnestly for us.

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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 brought him before the judgment seat,

Romans 11:16If the dough offered as firstfruits is holy, so is the whole lump; and if the root is holy, so are the branches.

Romans 16:8Greet Amplias, my beloved friend in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 16:15Brothers, you know that the household of Stephanas is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to serving the saints. I urge you

2 Corinthians 1:1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia:

Colossians 4:15Give my greetings to the brothers in Laodicea, and to Nymphas and the church that meets 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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