(2) This is the direction of the apostle. Unlimited Service. It is the women who do the work; and it was so in the early church. (1) This is the command of Christ. Kopiao means to to exhibit great effort and exertion, to the point of sweat and exhaustion. The sanctifying and comforting influences of the Spirit are called the firstfruits of the Spirit, as earnests of heavenly happiness. NLT Romans 16:12 Give my greetings to Tryphena and Tryphosa, the Lord's workers, and to dear Persis, who has worked so hard for the Lord. Because it is in the highest degree rational. Agapetos is used only of Christians as united with God or with each other in love. Aspirations after greater eminence in religion.II. I am thankful to them, and so are all the Gentile churches. Greet those who belong to the family of Aristobulus. (3) It is by forwardness in religion that you become entitled to the constant aids of God's grace. He was the first person from the province of Asia to become a follower of Christ. And a woman's influence is often powerful for good where even a Christian man would utterly fail to reach the hardened heart. Romans 16:5 Parallel. 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. The Christian is zealous to maintain good works, and abounds in the proper fruits of the Spirit.5. Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia. Did not he take note of that person? Deeper Into Scripture: Romans… Aspirations after greater eminence in religion. Because it is in the highest degree rational. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus. (Ep 5:1-note). This little phrase reveals a couple of blessings that were enjoyed by this great Christian family.) Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus. 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? The promise is only to those who give diligence to make their calling and election sure. Your work may be a quiet work, but if it is done faithfully it is a lasting work. NKJ Romans 16:12 Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, who have labored in the Lord. Greet the beloved Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord. As it is honourable to Christ, To Him belong the firstfruits of your lives. If your employer's children are committed to your care, how scrupulous you should be regarding them! He was in early life about His Father's business.5. Paul's use of the past tense clearly points to a past "job well done" and it is fascinating that without email, telephones, etc, he was able to deduce that Mary had exerted effort to the point of exhaustion for the believers in Rome! If you have not seen a radical change in your lifestyle (your desires, you hunger for the Word, your distaste for the old sins you used to love so much, etc), then you need to be sure that your walking the aisle, holding up your hand in an evangelistic service, etc, was not just a mere profession and your lack of a significant "about face" in your lifestyle or habits is a manifestation of the possibility that you do not have possession of the Christ (note "in Christ") and His indwelling Holy Spirit (Romans 8:9-note) Who gives you the "want to" to work out your salvation with fear and trembling (Php 2:12; 13-see notes Php 2:12; 13). This combination of commitment to truth and compassion for people is the hallmark of everyone who, like Paul, reflects the mind and heart of Christ. So much for Paul's misogynistic "male chauvinism"! KJV Romans 16:9 Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. ASV Romans 16:12 Salute Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who labor in the Lord. He spoke about how the church dominated the landscape and politics in certain areas, but how weak and ineffective it was in its ministry. There are many who are forward in little matters; zealous for or against opinions, forms, etc., but this is only forwardness in a party design. Salvation is far more than a "fire insurance" policy. In —. As it is honourable to Christ, To Him belong the firstfruits of your lives. By their conversation and example (Acts 18.). An open profession of it, and a diligent attendance on the means of it.3. When Paul calls his beloved Epaenetus the firstfruits, he intimates that a rich harvest followed. Greet those in the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord. BBE Romans 16:11 Give my love to Herodion, my relation. NJB Romans 16:9 Greetings to Urban, my fellow-worker in Christ, and to my dear friend Stachys. 6 Greet Mary, who labored much for us. (3) It is by forwardness in religion that you become entitled to the constant aids of God's grace.(J. Salute Epaenetus my beloved, who is the first-fruits of Asia unto Christ. Therefore they had nothing at that time resembling the papacy. 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. He also refers to "our sister," "servant," "helper," "fellow worker," "beloved," "countrymen," "fellow prisoners," "brethren," and "saints.". Romans 16:4 In fact, they once risked their lives for me. Greet also the church that meets at their house. 7 Greet Andronicus and Junia, my countrymen and my fellow prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. When Paul calls his beloved Epaenetus the firstfruits, he intimates that a rich harvest followed. By a like allusion the apostle calls the first converts in a particular place the firstfruits of that place unto Christ. We have no promise of success on any other condition. and salute the church that is in their house. 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. She had been "a succourer of many" (ver. KJ21. Think of that! NET Romans 16:10 Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. And, for each one, he selects a special word concerning them that is characteristic of them. 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. She was a helper in Christian work. Read verse in New Living Translation Chalmers in his fascinating book on New Guinea gives us the name of the first female convert in New Guinea. | 123 views. By your forwardness you will contribute to this increase.4. By your forwardness you will contribute to this increase. To physically become worn out, weary or faint. Scripture: Romans 16:17–20. 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. Epaenetus enjoyed not your early advantages, but it seems probable that he accepted the first invitation to Christ. YLT Romans 16:8 Salute Amplias, my beloved in the Lord; GREET AMPLIATUS, MY BELOVED IN THE LORD : aspasasthe (2PAAM) Ampliaton ton agapeton mou en kurio: (Ro 16:5, 8, 9, 12) (Phil 4:1 1Jn 3:14). Workers (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. The Christian is zealous to maintain good works, and abounds in the proper fruits of the Spirit.5. This forward Christian doubtless assisted Paul greatly.6. GREET ANDRONICUS (man of victory) and JUNIAS (masculine or feminine) MY KINSMEN and MY FELLOW PRISONERS (literally fellow-captives in war): aspasasthe (2PAAM) Andronikon kai Iounian tous suggeneis mou kai sunaichmalotous mou: Although "kinsman" normally refers to blood relatives, it can be extended to include fellow countrymen and in the context of this epistle probably refers to fellow Jews who are in Christ (cf "kinsman" in Ro 9:3 [note]). The promise is only to those who give diligence to make their calling and election sure. To salute one (not in a military sense), greet, bid, wish well to. BGT Romans 16:9 ἀσπάσασθε Οὐρβανὸν τὸν συνεργὸν ἡμῶν ἐν Χριστῷ καὶ Στάχυν τὸν ἀγαπητόν μου. 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? ASV Romans 16:11 Salute Herodion my kinsman. Reprinted by permission. (NASB: Lockman). 5. Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia. But so is something more. A zeal for great and essential things. ae, + 2 so that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the holy ones and give her whatever help she may need, + for she herself also proved to be a defender of many, including me. In allusion to this Christ is called "the firstfruits of them that slept," because His resurrection is an earnest and pledge of the resurrection of believers. James tells us that God hath begotten us "that we should be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures" (Revelation 14:4). 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. NET Romans 16:12 Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, laborers in the Lord. 1. Labours to promote it among others. CSB Romans 16:7 Greet Andronicus and Junia, my fellow countrymen and fellow prisoners. Chicago: Moody Press), Romans 16:8 Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord. A servant of God will not, keep the company of the godless. A true missionary never forgets his first convert, never forgets any convert, and, Paul did not forget Epaenetus, the first convert to Christ in Achaia.(D. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first convert to Christ from Asia. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in Asia. On account of its usefulness. ASV Romans 16:9 Salute Urbanus our fellow-worker in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. Romans 16:5. Stuart.Epaenetus was the first convert in Achaia, the richest of all the Greek provinces. Beloved is a term of endearment and is someone that you love, and someone you are deeply devoted to. This truth is worth pondering especially in light of Paul's repeated use in this chapter replete with specific names of other believers. Lathrop, D.D. Nov 12, 2006. Lyth, D.D. If you and I were sent to labour in a country like that we would take special note of our first convert. BBE Romans 16:9 Give my love to Urbanus, a worker in Christ with us, and to my dear Stachys. ASV Romans 16:5 and salute the church that is in their house. Chalmers in his fascinating book on New Guinea gives us the name of the first female convert in New Guinea. Wesley's Romans 16:5 Bible Commentary 16:5 Salute the church that is in their house - Aquila had been driven from Rome in the reign of Claudius, but was now returned, and performed the same part there which Caius did at Corinth, Romans 16:23 .Chapter Overview:Where any Christian had a large house, there they all assembled together though as yet the Christians at Rome had neither bishops nor deacons. But love must be combined with truth ... Next Paul and Silas traveled through the area of Phrygia and Galatia, because the Holy Spirit had prevented them from preaching the word in the province of Asia at that time. NLT Romans 16:9 Greet Urbanus, our co-worker in Christ, and my dear friend Stachys. He was in early life about His Father's business.5. He is honoured by the increase of His subjects. GNT Romans 16:5 καὶ τὴν κατ᾽ οἶκον αὐτῶν ἐκκλησίαν. Watch Out for Those Who Lead You Away from the Truth. Greet my beloved Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia. As it is honourable to Christ, To Him belong the firstfruits of your lives. Stuart.Epaenetus was the first convert in Achaia, the richest of all the Greek provinces. This forward Christian doubtless assisted Paul greatly.6. we ourselves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our body. The maxim of many in our time seems to be to take all the pay they can and render as little service as possible. Their health is often threatened by overwork, under pay, vexatious conditions of labour and unsanitary dwellings. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord. In short they have an excellent reputation. NAB Romans 16:12 Greet those workers in the Lord, Tryphaena and Tryphosa. 1. He is honoured by the increase of His subjects. IVP). 2. The Christian is zealous to maintain good works, and abounds in the proper fruits of the Spirit.5. (NASB: Lockman), Greek: aspasasthe (AAM) Apellen ton dokimon en CHristo. The promise is only to those who give diligence to make their calling and election sure. BGT Romans 16:10 ἀσπάσασθε Ἀπελλῆν τὸν δόκιμον ἐν Χριστῷ. 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. It is also of note that in addition to Mary, Paul places emphasis on the strenuous labor to the point of exhaustion of 3 other women , Tryphena, Tryphosa and Persis (see notes on Romans 16:12). On account of its usefulness. NLT Romans 16:8 Greet Ampliatus, my dear friend in the Lord. KJV Romans 16:8 Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord. Did not he take note of that person? Greet Persis the beloved, who has worked hard in the Lord (NASB: Lockman). The Christian is zealous to maintain good works, and abounds in the proper fruits of the Spirit. Epaenetus enjoyed not your early advantages, but it seems probable that he accepted the first invitation to Christ. Aspirations after greater eminence in religion.II. Labours to promote it among others. And the ambassador said, "Exactly. )LinksRomans 16:5 NIVRomans 16:5 NLTRomans 16:5 ESVRomans 16:5 NASBRomans 16:5 KJVRomans 16:5 Bible AppsRomans 16:5 ParallelRomans 16:5 Biblia ParalelaRomans 16:5 Chinese BibleRomans 16:5 French BibleRomans 16:5 German BibleRomans 16:5 CommentariesBible Hub, I. Compassion touches people's hearts ἀσπάσασθε Ἐπαίνετον τὸν ἀγαπητόν μου, ὅς ἐστιν ἀπαρχὴ τῆς Ἀσίας εἰς Χριστόν. Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 16:5. Κατʼ οἷκον, in the house) When any Christian was the possessor of a spacious mansion, he gave it as a place for meeting together. The Greek phrase says only “of Aristobulus,” the word household being implied. They are well known to the apostles, and they were in Christ before me. As an evidence of sincerity.2. I think that is remarkable. Under the Law Israel was to bring the first fruits of the grain to the LORD and in this act they were acknowledging that all produce was God's. By your forwardness you will contribute to this increase.4. In —1. MacArthur comments: Because Junias may be a woman’s name, these two might have been husband and wife....Besides being Paul’s kinsmen, these two believers were at some time, perhaps even then, his fellow prisoners. WHO ARE OUTSTANDING AMONG THE APOSTLES, WHO ALSO WERE IN CHRIST BEFORE ME: episemoi en tois apostolois oi kai pro emou gegonan (3PRAI) en Christo: Outstanding (1978) (episemos) literally means "having a mark upon" and was used literally to describe money that had been stamped or coined (with a mark). All have now this call in their youth.2. Stuart. Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia. By a faithful attendance on his ministry. 1 I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea, 2 that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her in whatever business she has need of you; for indeed she has been a helper of many and of myself also. As an imitation of Christ. ASV Romans 16:8 Salute Ampliatus my beloved in the Lord. In each instance sunergos conveys the idea of an affectionate partnership and not merely that of an impersonal, official relationship. 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! You may not receive much notice or much thanks from your employer, but he that seeth in secret himself shall reward you openly. 5 Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Note —I. He was in early life about His Father's business.5. Stuart.Epaenetus was the first convert in Achaia, the richest of all the Greek provinces. (Jn 6:63), Later He said "I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing (HOW MUCH?)." Chalmers in his fascinating book on New Guinea gives us the name of the first female convert in New Guinea. Greet my dear friend Persis, who has worked very hard in the Lord. The slothful, negligent Christian emboldens sinners in their transgressions, and... 3. Hitherto the believers at Rome had neither bishops nor ministers. 3. — David C. McCasland (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. These facts provide a clue to the organization of the early church -- in a city with a Christian community of any size, there appear to be several "congregations" meeting in different houses , since there were no "church" buildings at this time. HOW A FORWARDNESS IN RELIGION MAY DISCOVER ITSELF. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ. A family, educated under the care of heads thus united, will, by the smiles of heaven, grow up in knowledge and piety, and become a little Church of Christ. Deeper Into Scripture: Romans. 16:5 The church at their house: i.e., that meets there. But love not only "thinketh no evil," it should stimulate thought and sacrifice for the pastor's good.Conclusion: 1. (2) This is the direction of the apostle. Find Top Church Sermons, Illustrations, and Preaching Slides on Romans 16:5. Epaenetus enjoyed not your early advantages, but it seems probable that he accepted the first invitation to Christ. He is honoured by the increase of His subjects. The sanctifying and comforting influences of the Spirit are called the firstfruits of the Spirit, as earnests of heavenly happiness. If you and I were sent to labour in a country like that we would take special note of our first convert. In a passage that helps explain in Christ Paul wrote to the potentially prideful Corinthians that it was... by His (God's) doing you are in Christ Jesus, Who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption (1 Cor 1:30), These who were in Christ before Paul were at least potential targets of his venom described in, Saul still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord" (Acts 9:1), What a difference the gospel of Jesus Christ makes in one's before and after lifestyle! In allusion to this Christ is called "the firstfruits of them that slept," because His resurrection is an earnest and pledge of the resurrection of believers. Romans 16:5 and {salute} the church that is in their house. It speaks of much in amount or quantity which intensifies an already strong verb, worked hard (see below). NIV more accurate to Greek = very hard, where very (4183) (polus) means literally much. MacArthur adds that kopiao "does not stress the amount of work, but rather the effort. With the coming of the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth, it gets rather commonplace -- but the first one is wonderful. 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. Lathrop, D.D.The firstfruits under the law were an offering made to God of the first ripe fruits before the harvest was begun. KJV Romans 16:5 Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Unlimited Service. Note that Paul uses the perfect tense ("were") to indicate that they were at the time of writing still in Christ. Then he began telling us something about the church in Mexico. I. PHOEBE WAS A SERVANT. 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. N New Adam (Romans 5:12-21) – We are children of two “Adams” Newell comments: How wonderfully does the heart of this apostle retain personal names and maintain special love!" Greet my beloved Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia. ESV Romans 16:5 Greet also the church in their house. All the preparations that are made for it and the expectation of weeks and months -- everybody is holding their breath waiting for the baby to come. "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." GWN Romans 16:12 Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who have worked hard for the Lord. aspasasthe (AAM) tous ek ton Narkissou tous ontas (PAPMPA) en kurio. Lyth, D.D. 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. YLT Romans 16:12 salute Tryphaena, and Tryphosa, who are labouring in the Lord; salute Persis, the beloved, who did labour much in the Lord. James tells us that God hath begotten us "that we should be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures" (Revelation 14:4). He has never forgotten her and never will. brethren beloved (agapao) by God, His choice (1Th 1:4-note). By your forwardness you will contribute to this increase.4. All have now this call in their youth.2. (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+). 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