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The Depth of Friendship
Commentators highlight that Paul's description of Ampliatus as "my beloved" reveals the deep, personal friendships that formed the fabric of the early church. It shows that Paul, despite his immense apostolic duties, was a man who invested in and genuinely cared for the individuals he served.
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AT Robertson
On Romans 16:8
Ampliatus (Αμπλιατον). Some MSS. have a contracted form Amplias.
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 16:8
19th Century
Bishop
Amplias.—The three oldest manuscripts have “Ampliatus,” for which “Amplias” would be in any case a contracted form. The name is a…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 16:8
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…
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John Gill
On Romans 16:8
17th Century
Pastor
Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord .
] This was a Roman name; the Vulgate Latin reads "Ampliatus", and so do the 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…