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Greet the brothers who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the assembly that is in his house.
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The First Churches Were Homes
Commentators consistently highlight that in the apostolic era, there were no dedicated church buildings. The phrase 'the church that is in their house' refers to a congregation of believers meeting in the home of an individual. Scholars note these house churches often gathered around respected leaders, forming the foundational communities of faith long before separate church buildings were constructed in the third century.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea. See the notes on Colossians 2:1.
And Nymphas. This person is nowhere else menti…
Nymphas (Νυμφαν). That is masculine, if αυτου (his) is genuine (D E K L) after κατ' οικον, but Νυμφα (feminine) if αυτης (her) is …
19th Century
Anglican
The brethren who are in Laodicea.—The comparison of this phrase with the more general "church of the Laodiceans" below has led to …
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Greetings are given to the Christian “brothers” of Laodicea, to “Nympha,” and to “the church in her house.” The reference to the church in Nympha’s…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea Where there was a church mentioned in the following verse, of which
Paul had differed with Barnabas on account of this Mark. Yet he is not only reconciled but also recommends him to the churches. This is an example …
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13th Century
Catholic
Previously, Paul gave specific teachings for each group of people; here he gives instructions for everyone. First, he shows what their relationship…