I knew a person who when he began his work had but one person to sit at his feet. Excellence combined with diligence mark a man worthy of the highest honor. In their homes they talked to them about Christ, and there it was that they won their neighbors to the Lord -- and, so, there began to be churches meeting in the homes." GNT  Romans 16:7 ἀσπάσασθε Ἀνδρόνικον καὶ Ἰουνιᾶν τοὺς συγγενεῖς μου καὶ συναιχμαλώτους μου, οἵτινές εἰσιν ἐπίσημοι ἐν τοῖς ἀποστόλοις, οἳ καὶ πρὸ ἐμοῦ γέγοναν ἐν Χριστῷ. This forward Christian doubtless assisted Paul greatly.6. As an imitation of Christ. Read verse in New Living Translation (3) It is by forwardness in religion that you become entitled to the constant aids of God's grace.(J. How many of his household were Christians, and whether they were family members, servants, or both we are not told. (2) Likewise the Holy Spirit is called first fruit in (see note Romans 8:23) (cf. She devoted her means and her time to assisting the poor and the helpless. As an evidence of sincerity.2. The men, you know, are of the "executive" type, mostly. Chalmers in his fascinating book on New Guinea gives us the name of the first female convert in New Guinea. Scripture: Romans 16:5–16. CSB  Romans 16:12 Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who have worked hard in the Lord. He gave to Christ the firstfruits, if not of life itself, yet of that part of life in which he was favoured with the heavenly call. Lathrop, D.D.The firstfruits under the law were an offering made to God of the first ripe fruits before the harvest was begun. )Firstfruits unto ChristJ. On account of its usefulness. In the NT, sunergos is used only of a co–worker or helper in the Christian work. Aspirations after greater eminence in religion.II. THEY HAD A CHURCH IN THEIR HOUSE. — David C. McCasland (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. Note that Paul uses the perfect tense ("were") to indicate that they were at the time of writing still in Christ. 1Cor 16:20 All the brethren greet you. By their conversation and example (Acts 18.). The promise is only to those who give diligence to make their calling and election sure. As an evidence of sincerity. GNT  Romans 16:6 ἀσπάσασθε Μαρίαν, ἥτις πολλὰ ἐκοπίασεν εἰς ὑμᾶς. (NASB: Lockman). Romans 16:11 Greet Herodion, my kinsman. 6. It is the women who do the work; and it was so in the early church. The Christian is zealous to maintain good works, and abounds in the proper fruits of the Spirit. Κατʼ οἷκον, in the house) When any Christian was the possessor of a spacious mansion, he gave it as a place for meeting together. Greet the beloved Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord. ASV  Romans 16:8 Salute Ampliatus my beloved in the Lord. As this is the most important relation in life, they who sustain it ought, above all things, to study mutual peace. With united hands they laboured in the occupation by which their household was supported. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household. (John 15:5), Paul understood this dynamic principle of all work is to be "in the Lord" writing "Not that we are adequate in ourselves to consider anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God,  Who also made us adequate as servants of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.." (2 Cor 3:5-6+). The Christian is zealous to maintain good works, and abounds in the proper fruits of the Spirit.5. But whatever position she occupied, she bears the name of servant. Lathrop, D.D. Let not chivalrous defence be wanting at whatever cost. When Paul calls his beloved Epaenetus the firstfruits, he intimates that a rich harvest followed. Blessed To Worship In Simplicity - What we know about this couple is that they were faithful witnesses of the Gospel. ( All in the Family), Romans 16:6 Greet Mary, who has worked hard for you. By your forwardness you will contribute to this increase.4. GREET THOSE WHO ARE OF THE HOUSEHOLD OF ARISTOBULUS: aspasasthe (2PAAM) tous ek ton Aristoboulou: This probably refers to his slaves rather than his kinsmen. How many forms of useful service there are in which a young woman may engage I She may teach in the Sunday school; visit the aged and the sick, and minister unto them in spiritual things, and perhaps also to their bodily comfort and relief; she may invite the careless to the house of God. NIV  Romans 16:12 Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, those women who work hard in the Lord. Greet those who belong to the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord. ESV  Romans 16:5 Greet also the church in their house. If you are teaching them, seek to communicate to their youthful minds all the good principles that you can. ἀσπάσασθε Ἐπαίνετον τὸν ἀγαπητόν μου, ὅς ἐστιν ἀπαρχὴ τῆς Ἀσίας εἰς Χριστόν. Romans 16:16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. If you were not saved as a child (a before/after change is often less apparent) but later in life (I was saved by mercy and grace through faith at age 39 - Praise the Lord! Un Falso Testigo Que Dice Mentiras. Now, there is nothing to be ashamed of in the name of servant. NIV  Romans 16:11 Greet Herodion, my relative. HOW A FORWARDNESS IN RELIGION MAY DISCOVER ITSELF. GREET URBANUS OUR FELLOW WORKER IN CHRIST: aspasasthe (2PAAM) Ourbanon ton sunergon hemon en Christo: Fellow worker (4904) (sunergos [word study] from sun/syn = together with, speaks of an intimate relationship + érgon = work) means literally working together with and thus refers to a companion in work, a colleague, a co-laborer, a fellow laborer or fellow helper. Wherever this couple went, they soon had a church meeting in their house. 4 They risked their lives for meNot only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them. A servant of God will not, keep the company of the godless. But love must be combined with truth Chicago: Moody Press), Romans 16:8 Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord. Kopiao means to to exhibit great effort and exertion, to the point of sweat and exhaustion. They are well known to the apostles, and they were in Christ before me. KJV  Romans 16:10 Salute Apelles approved in Christ. II. Because it is in the highest degree rational. Sunergos-13x in 13v - Ro16:3, 9, 21 1Co 3:9 2Co 1:24, 8:23 Php 2:25, 4:3 Col 4:11 1Th 3:2 Philemon1:1, 24 3Jn 1:8. KJV  Romans 16:11 Salute Herodion my kinsman. This work will surely bear fruit and it will remain at the Judgment Seat of Christ (see bema and 2Co 5:9-note, 2Co 5:10-note). THEY WERE HAPPILY UNITED IN ALL THEIR CONCERNS, AND ESPECIALLY IN THE GREAT CONCERNS OF RELIGION. Compare this to the "assaying" of one's "works" as to whether the works originated from fleshly efforts or were done "in Christ" and therefore were able to stand the refining process (1Co 3:11, 12, 13, 14, 15, cp Martha - Lk 10:38, 39, 40, 41, cp 1Co 4:5, Jn 15:5). Paul is not praising her for work performed in her own strength...the only truly praiseworthy "good works" (Click notes on good deeds ) that will endure throughout eternity are those done through the saint surrendered to the Lord Jesus and performing the works in the power of the Holy Spirit and for the glory of the Father. It is a spiritual activity here spoken of! THIS FORWARDNESS IS COMMENDABLE.1. Get your church set-up with online giving, sermon streaming, ... Romans 16:5 5 Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Greet the beloved Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord. Greet my dear friend Epenetus. GREET EPAENETUS ("praised") MY BELOVED WHO IS THE FIRST CONVERT (literally "first fruit") TO CHRIST FROM ASIA: aspasasthe (2PAAM) Epaineton ton agapeton mou, os estin (3SPAI) aparchs tes Asias eis Christon: We do not know the names of any of Paul’s blood relatives--he didn’t talk about them--but we know the names of many of his spiritual relatives and here is one of his first spiritual offspring which undoubtedly helps explain why he was especially beloved. https://bible.org/seriespage/lesson-106-snapshot-church-romans-161-16-21-23 Greet those in the Lord who belong to the family of Narcissus. To God be the glory. Unlimited Service. NRS  Romans 16:10 Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of [] Achaia to Christ. Heads of families in this way greatly assist their minister. )A first convert rememberedD. - C.H.I. "Seek first the kingdom of God." aspasasthe (AAM) Persida ten agapeten, etis polla ekopiasen (3SAAI) en kurio. Did not he take note of that person? I knew a person who when he began his work had but one person to sit at his feet. Home Fellowships. Because it is in the highest degree rational. Labours to promote it among others. THIS FORWARDNESS IS COMMENDABLE.1. James tells us that God hath begotten us "that we should be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures" (Revelation 14:4). Agapetos - 61x in 60v - Matt 3:17; 12:18; 17:5; Mark 1:11; 9:7; 12:6; Luke 3:22; 20:13; Acts 15:25; Rom 1:7; 11:28; 12:19; 16:5, 8f, 12; 1 Cor 4:14, 17; 10:14; 15:58; 2 Cor 7:1; 12:19; Eph 5:1; 6:21; Phil 2:12; 4:1; Col 1:7; 4:7, 9, 14; 1 Thess 2:8; 1 Tim 6:2; 2 Tim 1:2; Philemon 1:1, 16; Heb 6:9; Jas 1:16, 19; 2:5; 1 Pet 2:11; 4:12; 2 Pet 1:17; 3:1, 8, 14f, 17; 1 John 2:7; 3:2, 21; 4:1, 7, 11; 3 John 1:1f, 5, 11; Jude 1:3, 17, 20. A maintenance of the profession and practice of it, though it should involve the charge of singularity. Greet my dear friend Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord. The God of Peace Will Soon Crush Satan Under Your Feet. ASV  Romans 16:6 Salute Mary, who bestowed much labor on you. To engage in hard work with the implication of difficulty and trouble. Strive to enter in at the straight gate. On account of its usefulness. ", Choose Book of Bible to StudyGenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SolomonIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Search Wikipedia using spiritual discretion, Keener, Craig: The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament. Note that the NIV and NASB translate the second name with a masculine ending, "Junias" whereas the KJV and NKJV translate it with the feminine ending, "Junia". Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia. “Delicate” and “dainty” may have characterized their lives before salvation, but spiritually they were active and faithful workers in the Lord. So much for Paul's misogynistic "male chauvinism"! NJB  Romans 16:10 Greetings to Apelles, proved servant of Christ. The sanctifying and comforting influences of the Spirit are called the firstfruits of the Spirit, as earnests of heavenly happiness. CSB  Romans 16:11 Greet Herodion, my fellow countryman. (Ibid). He has never forgotten her and never will. Then he began telling us something about the church in Mexico. In short they have an excellent reputation. There are many young women whose lives are absolutely wasted, who are utterly wretched and miserable, for want of something to do. ESV  Romans 16:7 Greet Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen and my fellow prisoners. Worked hard (2872)(kopiao from kopos = labor, fatigue) This root word kopos (see word study) is used in secular Greek of “a beating,” “weariness” (as though one had been beaten) and “exertion,” was the proper word for physical tiredness induced by work, exertion or heat. (3) It is by forwardness in religion that you become entitled to the constant aids of God's grace.(J. Be trustworthy. NKJ  Romans 16:12 Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, who have labored in the Lord. Now consider this man, dwelling in the midst of heathen, on the preaching of the apostle, coming out from among a corrupt and idolatrous multitude, and, by his example and conversation, inviting his fellow-citizens to turn to the living God; and will you not admire his integrity, zeal and fortitude? On account of its usefulness. In this verse Paul uses episemos in a figurative sense to describe a "good mark" meaning those who is well–thought–of, splendid, outstanding, distinguished, eminent or illustrious. Lathrop, D.D. NIV  Romans 16:6 Greet Mary, who worked very hard for you. A zeal for great and essential things. Not by amiable feelings, graceful compliments, or even faithful service. )Firstfruits unto ChristJ. NLT  Romans 16:8 Greet Ampliatus, my dear friend in the Lord. 1. Paul's emphasis should likewise be our emphasis -- anything we are, anything we do in ministry is all from Him and to Him and through Him. If you and I were sent to labour in a country like that we would take special note of our first convert. Greet my dear friend Persis, who has worked very hard in the Lord. Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia. Here was the first convert that Paul won to Christ in the province of Asia, where the city of Ephesus is located, and he never forgot him because he was the first fruit of Asia for Christ. John Piper Lathrop, D.D.The firstfruits under the law were an offering made to God of the first ripe fruits before the harvest was begun. He also refers to "our sister," "servant," "helper," "fellow worker," "beloved," "countrymen," "fellow prisoners," "brethren," and "saints.". THOUGHT - Would Paul call you "_______ the toiler?" Salute my welbeloued Epenetus, who is the first fruits of Achaia vnto Christ. Because it is in the highest degree rational. They are outstanding among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was. William Newell makes an interesting comment = Now in what did their "labor" consist? Greet those who belong to the family of Aristobulus. "Seek first the kingdom of God." First fruits is related to the Jewish term that refers to that which is set apart to God before remainder could be used. In Mexico this week, after the Tuesday morning breakfast at which Ambassador Thomas Mann, the United States Ambassador to Mexico was present, he very graciously invited our entire team over to his house for tea one morning. "Servants, be obedient to your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; not with eye-service, as men-pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; with good will doing service, as to the Lord and not to men." 4. Much more than words alone, With the coming of the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth, it gets rather commonplace -- but the first one is wonderful. Lyth, D.D. An open profession of it, and a diligent attendance on the means of it. He was the first person from the province of Asia to become a follower of Christ. 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