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Romans 16:5

King James Version (KJV)

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Romans 16:5

Verse 5 of 27

Scripture focus

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

Romans 16:5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Romans 16:5

Theological / Devotional

In their house. The early Christians, having no church buildings, were dependent for their meeting places upon the hospitality of members who made their homes available (cf. Acts 12:12; 1 Cor. 16:19; Col. 4:15; Philemon 2). The believers at Rome may have had several such meeting places, as indicated by Rom. 16:14, 15.

Epaenetus. The name means “praiseworthy.” Nothing beyond what is mentioned here is known of him.

Achaia. Textual evidence attests (cf. p. 10) the reading “Asia.” If “Achaia” be read, the statement seems to conflict with 1 Cor. 16:15. Epaenetus was thus doubtless one of the first converts — “firstfruits” — won in the province of Asia.

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