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who for my life laid down their own necks; unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles:

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Laid down their own necks (τον εαυτων τραχελον υπεθηκαν). First aorist active of υποτιθημ, old verb to place under (the axe of the…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Who have for my life. In order to save my life.

Laid down their own necks. To lay down the neck is to lay the hea…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Laid down their own necks.—Whether this expression is to be taken literally or figuratively we do not know, neither can w…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

First to be greeted are Priscilla and her husband, Aquila. Paul’s friendship with them went back several years to his mission at Corinth, when they…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

To whom not only I, etc. Since Prisca and Aquila had not spared their lives to preserve Paul's life, he testifies that he himself was indi…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Who for my life laid down their necks
That is, exposed themselves to great danger to save the apostle's life: the al…

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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