Romans 16:12

"Greet Herodion, my kinsman. Greet them of the household of Narcissus, who are in the Lord."

Key Reflection

Paul greets Herodion as his kinsman and acknowledges the members of the household of Narcissus who have embraced the faith, highlighting both familial ties and spiritual fellowship within the early Christian community. This verse underscores the importance of extending greetings and recognition to believers, regardless of their social or familial status.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 12. Tryphena and Tryphosa. These names, with the participle rendered "who labour," are in the feminine gender, and these were probably two holy women, who performed the office of deaconesses, or who ministered to the sick, and who with Persis, thus by example, and perhaps by instruction, laboured to promote the spread of Christianity. Pious females then, as now, were able to do much in their proper sphere to extend the truths and blessings of the gospel. __________________________________________________________________

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