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The Meaning of Sacrifice
Commentators explain that the phrase "laid down their own necks" is a powerful metaphor for risking one's life. It likely refers to a specific, life-threatening event where Priscilla and Aquila intervened to save Paul, possibly during the riot in Ephesus mentioned in Acts 19. This was not just a casual favor but an act of extreme, sacrificial loyalty.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 16:4
18th Century
Theologian
Who have for my life. In order to save my life.
Laid down their own necks. To lay down the neck is to lay the hea…
AT Robertson
On Romans 16:4
Laid down their own necks (τον εαυτων τραχελον υπεθηκαν). First aorist active of υποτιθημ, old verb to place under (the axe of the…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 16:4
19th Century
Bishop
Laid down their own necks.—Whether this expression is to be taken literally or figuratively we do not know, neither can w…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 16:4
First to be greeted are Priscilla and her husband, Aquila. Paul’s friendship with them went back several years to his mission at Corinth, when they…
John Calvin
On Romans 16:4
16th Century
Theologian
To whom not only I, etc. Since Prisca and Aquila had not spared their lives to preserve Paul's life, he testifies that he himself was indi…
John Gill
On Romans 16:4
17th Century
Pastor
Who for my life laid down their necks
That is, exposed themselves to great danger to save the apostle's life: the al…
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…