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who for my life, laid down their own necks; to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the Gentiles.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Laid down their own necks (τον εαυτων τραχελον υπεθηκαν). First aorist active of υποτιθημ, old verb to place under (the axe of the…
19th Century
Anglican
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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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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Who for my life laid down their necks That is, exposed themselves to great danger to save the apostle's life: the al…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
1. After mentioning certain personal matters concerning himself to the Romans, the Apostle now presents personal matters pertaining to other…
