Romans 16:23

"I, Tertius, who write the letter, greet you in the Lord."

Key Reflection

In Romans 16:23, Tertius, a scribe and possibly a convert to Christianity, takes the pen to write a personal note at Paul's instruction. This practice was common in letter-writing of that era, where secretaries often penned letters for their masters or leaders. By identifying himself, Tertius emphasizes his role as a humble servant of the Lord, likely ensuring the recipients understood this letter carried authority and was not just a casual communication but part of an official correspondence from Paul himself.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 23. Gaius mine host. Who has received me into his house, and shown me hospitality. The word host means one who entertains another at his own house without reward. And of the whole church. Who has opened his house to entertain all Christians; or to show hospitality to them all. He was baptized by Paul himself at Corinth, (1 Co 1:14) and was so highly esteemed by the church, that John wrote an epistle to him, 3 Jo 1:1. He was probably a wealthy citizen of Corinth, who freely opened his house to entertain Christians, and for the purpose of religious worship. Erastus. Erastus is mentioned (Ac 19:22) as having been sent by Paul with Timothy into Macedonia.

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