Romans 16:5

and the assembly at their house; salute Epaenetus, my beloved, who is first-fruit of Achaia to Christ.

Young's Literal Translation

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 for my life their own neck did lay down, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the nations —

6Salute Mary, who did labour much for us;

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Cross References

Acts 18:12And Gallio being proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a rush with one accord upon Paul, and brought him unto the tribunal,

Romans 11:16and if the first-fruit [is] holy, the lump also; and if the root [is] holy, the branches also.

Romans 16:8Salute Amplias, my beloved in the Lord;

1 Corinthians 16:15And I entreat you, brethren, ye have known the household of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruit of Achaia, and to the ministration to the saints they did set themselves —

2 Corinthians 1:1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, through the will of God, and Timotheus the brother, to the assembly of God that is in Corinth, with all the saints who are in all Achaia:

Colossians 4:15salute ye those in Laodicea — brethren, and Nymphas, and the assembly 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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