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Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers who are with them.

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A Church for Everyone

Scholars note that the names listed—Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, and Hermas—were very common in the Roman world, especially among slaves and freedmen. This list demonstrates that the early church in Rome was a diverse community, welcoming people from all social classes and backgrounds, fulfilling the gospel's promise to unite all people in Christ.

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AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Romans 16:14

Asyncritus (Ασυνκριτον). There is an inscription of a freedman of Augustus with this name.

Phlegon (Φλεγον…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Romans 16:14

19th Century

Bishop

Regarding the names in this and the next verse, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, Philologus, Julia, Nereus (with the corresponding female name Nereis), al…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Romans 16:14

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 Gill

John Gill

On Romans 16:14

17th Century

Pastor

Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes
The two first of these names are Greek, and the persons called by them, w…

Matthew Henry

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…