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A Socially Diverse Church
Commentators highlight the diverse social standing of the believers sending greetings. Gaius was a wealthy host, Erastus was a high-ranking city official ('treasurer'), and Quartus is simply called 'the brother.' This shows how the gospel message reached and united people from all walks of life in the early church.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 16:23
18th Century
Theologian
Gaius mine host. Who has received me into his house and shown me hospitality. The word host means one who entertains another at h…
AT Robertson
On Romans 16:23
Gaius my host (Γαιος ο ξενος μου). Perhaps the same Gaius of 1 Corinthians 1:14 (Acts 19:29; [Reference Ac…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 16:23
19th Century
Bishop
Gaius.—Three persons of this name are mentioned, Gaius of Corinth (1 Corinthians 1:14), Gaius, a Macedonian ([Referenc…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 16:23
Paul usually had coworkers and friends around him. This occasion is no exception, and they take this opportunity to send greetings. Timothy, named …
John Gill
On Romans 16:23
17th Century
Pastor
Gaius mine host
There was one Gaius a Macedonian, that was with the apostle at Ephesus, (Acts 19:29) ; a…
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…