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Grace in a Corrupt Household
Scholars widely believe 'Narcissus' was a notoriously corrupt and powerful official under Emperor Claudius. The fact that Paul greets believers from his household is seen as a testament to God's grace. As commentator John Calvin notes, it was a 'wonderful' thing that the gospel penetrated a house 'abounding in all kinds of wickedness,' showing that no person or place is beyond God's reach.
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AT Robertson
On Romans 16:11
Herodion (Hερωιδιωνα). Probably one belonging to the Herod family like that above.
Kinsman (συγγενη). Mere…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 16:11
19th Century
Bishop
My kinsman.—See the Note on Romans 16:7.
Them that be of the household of Narcissus.—A phrase sim…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 16:11
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…
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John Calvin
On Romans 16:11
16th Century
Theologian
Who are of the family of Narcissus It would have been unbecoming to have passed by Peter in so long a catalogue, if he was then at Rome: y…
John Gill
On Romans 16:11
17th Century
Pastor
Salute Herodion my kinsman
According to the flesh, being of the same nation, a Jew; or of the same tribe, the tribe …
Matthew Henry
On Romans 16:1–16
17th Century
Minister
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…