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Gaius, my host and host of the whole assembly, greets you. Erastus, the treasurer of the city, greets you, as does Quartus, the brother.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Gaius mine host. Who has received me into his house and shown me hospitality. The word host means one who entertains another at h…
Gaius my host (Γαιος ο ξενος μου). Perhaps the same Gaius of 1 Corinthians 1:14 (Acts 19:29; [Reference Ac…
19th Century
Anglican
Gaius.—Three persons of this name are mentioned, Gaius of Corinth (1 Corinthians 1:14), Gaius, a Macedonian ([Referenc…
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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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Gaius mine host There was one Gaius a Macedonian, that was with the apostle at Ephesus, (Acts 19:29) ; a…
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
After indicating who they should greet, the Apostle now shows them who to avoid.
In this regard, he does three things:
