Rufus . Common Latin name. Perhaps the Rufus of Mark 15:21 . chosen = the elect (brother). See Romans 8:33 . Compare 1 Timothy 5:21 . 2 John 1:13 :. The term marks some special manifestation of grace, as in that of Apelles, v. 10. his . . . mine . Implying tender relationship. read more
Asyncritus, &c . Five Greek masc names. Only here. See Acts 14:12 . Hermas . Not to be identified with the author of "The Shepherd of Hermas", written about 120 A.D. read more
Philologus, &c . These names Occurs only here. "Nereus" was a sea-god of the Aegean, and this convert may have retained his original pagan name. saints . Like the "brethren" of Romans 16:14 , known to God, bat not to Paul by name. read more
an = a. holy kiss. Compare 1 Corinthians 16:20 . 2 Corinthians 13:12 ; 1Th 5:26 . 1 Peter 5:14 . The kiss was, and is, in the East a sign of respect and affection. Compare the other two occurances of philema, kiss, Luke 7:45 ; Luke 22:48 . See Acts 20:37 . The . The texts read "All the"; i.e. those specifically mentioned or referred to above. read more
beseech . App-134 . Compare Romans 12:8 . mark = to mark. See Luke 11:35 . divisions = factions. Greek. dichostasia . Only here; 1 Corinthians 3:3 .Galatians 1:5 , Galatians 1:20 . offences = stumbling-blocks, as in Romans 11:9 contrary to . App-104 . doctrine See Romans 6:17 . have learned = learned. avoid = turn away. Compare Romans 3:12 . 1 Peter 3:11 . them = from ( App-104 .) them. read more
serve. App-190 . Jesus . The texts omit. belly . See John 7:38 . good . . . speeches = their fine words and flatteries. good words . Greek. chrestologia. Only here. fair speeches . Greek. eulogia. Occurs sixteen times (eleven translated "blessing"). See Romans 15:29 . deceive = deceive thoroughly. Greek. exapatao. Occurs: Romans 7:11 . 1Co 3:18 . 2 Corinthians 11:3 . 2 Thessalonians 2:3 . The usual word for "deceive" means "to lead astray" ( App-128 ). simple = guileless. Greek. ... read more
come abroad . Greek. aphikneomai. Only here. am glad = rejoice. See Romans 12:12 . on . . . behalf. App-104 . yet . . . have = I wish you indeed to be. would . App-102 . wise . See Romans 1:14 . good = the good. simple = harmless. Greek. akeraios. Only here; Matthew 10:16 . Philippians 1:2 , Philippians 1:15 . concerning . App-104 . evil = the evil. read more
the God, &c . See Romans 15:33 . God . App-98 . bruise = crush in pieces, or utterly. Greek. suntribo . Elsewhere, Matthew 12:20 . Mark 5:4 ; Mark 14:3 .Luke 4:18 ; Luke 9:39 . John 19:36 . Revelation 2:27 . shortly = with speed. Greek. en ( App-104 .) tachei. The grace, &c . Each one of Paul's Epp. ends with a benedictory prayer that "grace" may be with churches and individuals alike. grace . App-184 . Amen . The texts, except B. E., omit. read more
THE FIRST POSTSCRIPT (TERTIUS). Timotheus = Timothy. See Acts 16:1 . workfellow = fellow-labourer. See Romans 16:3 . Lucius . Probably referred to in Acts 13:1 . Not Luke. Jason . Only here, unless the Jason of Acts 17:5 , Acts 17:7 . Sosipater . May be the Bercean of Acts 20:4 . kinsmen , i.e. of amanuensis. See Romans 16:7 . read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 16:12
Tryphena and Tryphosa . Only here. Greek, feminine names. labour, laboured . As in Romans 16:6 . the beloved . Not "my" as in Romans 8:9 . Persia . Greek feminine name. read more