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Paul's Ministry Team
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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Albert Barnes
On Romans 16:21
18th Century
Theologian
Timotheus. Timothy; to whom the epistles which bear his name were written. He was long the companion of Paul in his labours,[Reference Act…
AT Robertson
On Romans 16:21
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 16:21
19th Century
Bishop
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 16:21
Paul usually had coworkers and friends around him. This occasion is no exception, and they take this opportunity to send greetings. Timothy, named …
John Calvin
On Romans 16:21
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Romans 16:21
17th Century
Pastor
Timotheus my work fellow
Now follow the salutations of the friends and companions of the apostle: we may imagine tha…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 16:21–24
17th Century
Minister
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…