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Greet the assembly that is in their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first-fruits of Achaia to Christ.
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The First Churches Were Homes
Commentators universally highlight that the early church met in private homes, not in dedicated buildings. The "church in their house" refers to the community of believers who gathered for worship at the home of Aquila and Priscilla. This shows that the true church is the people of God, not a physical structure, and underscores the vital role of hospitality in Christian community.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The church that is in their house. Aquila and Priscilla are mentioned (Acts 18:26) as having received Apollos into th…
The church that is in their house (την κατ' οικον αυτων εκκλησιαν). The early Christians had no church buildings. See also Ac 12:2…
19th Century
Anglican
The church that is in their house.—A group of Christians seem to have regularly met in the house of Aquila and Priscilla …
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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
Who is the first-fruit, etc. This is an allusion to the rites of the law. For as people are sanctified to God by faith, those who first of…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Likewise greet the church that is in their house Which was either their own family, which might be somewhat large, a…
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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…
