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Salute Rufus the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Rufus (Ρουφον). A very common slave name, possibly the Rufus of Mr 15:21. The word means "red."

The chosen

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Chosen in the Lord. Elect in the Lord; that is, a chosen follower of Christ.

And his mother and mine. "His mother…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Rufus.—Simon of Cyrene is described in Mark's Gospel (Mark 15:21) as the father of Alexander and Rufus, and a…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Mary is a Semitic name borne by several women in the NT. Paul indicates his precise knowledge of her, testifying to her hard work for the saints, b…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord
This was a Roman name; frequent mention is made in Jewish writings F21 of…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Paul recommends Phebe to the Christians at Rome. It is fitting for Christians to help one another in their affairs, especially strangers; we do not…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. After mentioning certain personal matters concerning himself to the Romans, the Apostle now presents personal matters pertaining to other…

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