Romans 16:6

"Greet the assembly that is in their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first fruits of Achaia to Christ."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights both community and individual dedication within the early Christian church. By greeting the assembly in a household, Paul acknowledges the importance of community worship in private settings. The mention of Epaenetus as "the first fruits of Achaia to Christ" symbolizes his being among the earliest converts from Corinth who embraced Christianity, emphasizing the significance of personal faith and its impact on others.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 6. Who bestowed much labour on us. Who laboured much for us. Nothing more is known of her but this honourable mention of her name. It is probable that these persons were formerly residents in Greece, and that the apostle had there become acquainted with them, but that they had now removed to Rome. __________________________________________________________________

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