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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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Albert Barnes
On Romans 16:5
18th Century
Theologian
The church that is in their house. Aquila and Priscilla are mentioned (Acts 18:26) as having received Apollos into th…
AT Robertson
On Romans 16:5
The church that is in their house (την κατ' οικον αυτων εκκλησιαν). The early Christians had no church buildings. See also Ac 12:2…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 16:5
19th Century
Bishop
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 16:5
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 16:5
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Romans 16:5
17th Century
Pastor
Likewise greet the church that is in their house
Which was either their own family, which might be somewhat large, a…
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…