3 Give my greetings to Priscilla and Aquila, my co-workers in the ministry of Christ Jesus. 4 In fact, they once risked their lives for me. I am thankful to them, and so are all the Gentile churches. 5 Also give my greetings to the church that meets in their home.
Greet my dear friend Epenetus. He was the first person from the province of Asia to become a follower of Christ. 6 Give my greetings to Mary, who has worked so hard for your benefit. 7 Greet Andronicus and Junia, my fellow Jews, who were in prison with me. They are highly respected among the apostles and became followers of Christ before I did. 8 Greet Ampliatus, my dear friend in the Lord. 9 Greet Urbanus, our co-worker in Christ, and my dear friend Stachys.
10 Greet Apelles, a good man whom Christ approves. And give my greetings to the believers from the household of Aristobulus. 11 Greet Herodion, my fellow Jew. Greet the Lord’s people from the household of Narcissus. 12 Give my greetings to Tryphena and Tryphosa, the Lord’s workers, and to dear Persis, who has worked so hard for the Lord. 13 Greet Rufus, whom the Lord picked out to be his very own; and also his dear mother, who has been a mother to me.
14 Give my greetings to Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers and sisters who meet with them. 15 Give my greetings to Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and to Olympas and all the believers who meet with them. 16 Greet each other with a sacred kiss. All the churches of Christ send you their greetings.
Terrie's Comments:
Today I think the one thing that stands out is the reference to churches meeting at houses. It seems that within the Roman church there were several meeting places that were all connected. Verse 5 "the church that meets in their home"... Verse 14 "the brothers and sisters that meet with them"... Verse 15 "all the believers who meet with them." Paul encourages comradary among the churches by the way he words his letter to the Romans.
What can I do better to encourage unity in the body of Christ among the churches?
Tori's Comments:
"They once risked their lives for me" (vs.3) intriguing...
I feel as though the point of all of these acknowledgements is to encourage them even more. Like how when a teacher tells a student "good job", not only does the student feel happy, but they also want to continue in their good work.
It also has me wondering how often I tell people important to me WHY I appreciate them.
Anyone else sometimes take loved ones for granted? I feel like going and being an encouragement to every one of them right now!! 😊
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