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Timothy, my fellow worker, greets you, as do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my relatives.
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This verse lists greetings from Paul's companions. Commentators identify Timothy as his well-known protégé and suggest Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater are likely the same men mentioned in Acts who assisted Paul. The term 'kinsmen' is understood by scholars to mean they were fellow Jews, highlighting the team that supported the apostle's work.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Timotheus. Timothy; to whom the epistles which bear his name were written. He was long the companion of Paul in his labours,[Reference Act…
Verses 21-23 form a sort of postscript with greetings from Paul's companions in Corinth. Timothy was with Paul in Macedonia ([Reference 2 Corinthia…
19th Century
Anglican
Timothy.—Timothy had been sent on in advance from Ephesus (Acts 20:22). He seems to have gone on into Greece and to Co…
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Paul usually had coworkers and friends around him. This occasion is no exception, and they take this opportunity to send greetings. Timothy, named …
16th Century
Protestant
Timothy, etc. The salutations which he records served in part to foster union between those who were far apart, and in part to make the Ro…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Timotheus my work fellow Now follow the salutations of the friends and companions of the apostle: we may imagine tha…
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The apostle adds affectionate remembrances from persons with him, known to the Roman Christians. It is a great comfort to see the holiness and usef…
13th Century
Catholic
After indicating who they should greet, the Apostle now shows them who to avoid.
In this regard, he does three things:
