Romans 16:22

"Timothy, my fellow worker, greets you, as do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my relatives."

Key Reflection

In Romans 16:22, Timothy, a valued co-worker of Paul, extends greetings to the recipients of the letter alongside Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, who are identified as relatives. This verse highlights the collaborative nature of early Christian ministry, where multiple individuals contributed to the support and spread of the faith. The use of familial terms like "relatives" underscores the close-knit community and the inclusive nature of the early church.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 23. I Tertius. Of Tertius nothing more is known than is mentioned here. Who wrote this. It is evident that Paul employed an amanuensis to write this epistle, and perhaps he commonly did it. Tertius, who thus wrote it, joins with the apostle in affectionate salutations to the brethren at Rome. To the epistle Paul signed his own name, and added a salutation in his own hand-writing. Col 3:18, "The salutation by the hand of me Paul;" and in 2 Th 3:17, he says that this was done in every epistle. 1 Co 16:21. In the Lord. As Christian brethren.

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