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Greet Herodion, my kinsman. Greet them of the household of Narcissus, who are in the Lord.
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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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Herodion (Hερωιδιωνα). Probably one belonging to the Herod family like that above.
Kinsman (συγγενη). Mere…
19th Century
Anglican
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16th Century
Protestant
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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Presbyterian
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13th Century
Catholic
1. After mentioning certain personal matters concerning himself to the Romans, the Apostle now presents personal matters pertaining to other…
