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Honored Co-Laborers
Paul honors Andronicus and Junia as his relatives, fellow prisoners, and predecessors in the faith. Commentators note that being a "fellow prisoner" was a badge of honor, signifying shared suffering for the gospel. Paul's acknowledgment that they were "in Christ before me" is seen as an act of humility, giving precedence to their long-standing faith.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 16:7
18th Century
Theologian
My kinsmen. In Romans 9:3, the apostle calls all the Jews his kinsmen, and it has been doubted whether he means anything…
AT Robertson
On Romans 16:7
Andronicus and Junias (Ανδρονιχου κα Ιουνιαν). The first is a Greek name found even in the imperial household. The second name can…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 16:7
19th Century
Bishop
Junia.—Or, possibly, “Junias” (for Junianus), a man’s name.
My kinsmen.—From the number of persons (six in…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 16:7
Mary is a Semitic name borne by several women in the NT. Paul indicates his precise knowledge of her, testifying to her hard work for the saints, b…
John Calvin
On Romans 16:7
16th Century
Theologian
Salute Andronicus Although Paul was not accustomed to make much of kinship or other matters of the flesh, yet because the relationship Jun…
John Gill
On Romans 16:7
17th Century
Pastor
Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen
According to the flesh, being perhaps not only of the same nation, Jews, but…
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…