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Romans 16:5

Romans 16:5
Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Likewise greet the church that is in their house,.... Which was either their own family, which might be somewhat large, and consisting entirely or chiefly of religious persons; for when they were in…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The church that is in their house - Aquila and Priscilla are mentioned Act 18:26 as having received “Apollos” into their family, to instruct him more perfectly. The church in their house is also…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The Church that is in their house - In these primitive times no such places existed as those which we now term churches; the word always signifying the congregation or assembly of believers, and not…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Romans 16:1-16

Such remembrances as these are usual in letters between friends; and yet Paul, by the savouriness of his expressions, sanctifies these common compliments.

I. Here is the recommendation of a friend, by…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

the church that is in their house Their house at Rome, like their house at Corinth, (1Co 16:19,) probably contained a large room (like the "Upper Room" at Jerusalem) which was devoted to Divine…