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Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 16:11

Salute Herodias my kinsman. Salute them that are of the household of Narcissus, that are in the Lord.See under Romans 16:7 for notes regarding Herodian. The household of Narcissus is here to be understood as only that portion of them who were Christians, that is, "in the Lord," with the necessary inference that "household" as used in these verses has reference to a much larger group than would have been the case if it had referred only to the Christians. This fact strongly supports the view... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 16:12

Salute Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who labor in the Lord. Salute Persis who labored much in the Lord.Batey observed that the first two names are of twin sisters, described as"Those workers in the Lord ..." Paul may wish by this description to point out that although their names were "Dainty" and "Delicate" - for this is what their Greek names mean they were like "iron butterflies" in their labors for Christ.[26]Batey's contrast of the strong work done by those ladies with the fragile names is... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 16:13

Salute Rufus the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.Conybeare and Howson did not hesitate to identify this Rufus as the son of Simon of Cyrene who bore the Saviour's cross (Mark 15:21), and many agree with this; but Batey dismissed such an identification as "mere conjecture."[29] The probability persists, however, that this Rufus is the one mentioned by Mark; for, as Barrett noted,He (Rufus) plays no part in Mark's story and must have been named only for identification. This means that... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 16:14

Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brethren that are with them.These persons, all people, along with other Christians who were doubtless associated with them, formed some kind of a Christian community in Rome, perhaps another household congregation rotating their meeting places in the homes of those singled out for salutation, or a grouping in some geographical area of the great city, or other. One can only be amazed at the knowledge Paul had concerning the progress... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 16:15

Salute Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints that are with them.Here again, five more people are mentioned, although Nereus' sister's name is not given. Both men and women are included. Julia was usually a feminine name, and the bearer of it might well have been the wife of Philologus, though not likely his sister, in view of Paul's use of that word a moment later. This was another group of Christians in Rome; and the impression is received that here was... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 16:16

Salute one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ salute you.The salutation here is not that of Paul, as if he had said, "Kiss everyone for me," but the salutation of the members themselves for one another with a sacred kiss of Christian love. Such a kiss, upon the brow, or cheek, sometimes on both cheeks, or upon the hands, as in the Greek orthodox church until this day, was a common form of salutation in ancient times. It was brought over into Christianity by apostolic... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 16:17

Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them that are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which ye learned: and turn away from them.This, and through Romans 16:20, form an apostolic warning against false and divisive teachers whom Paul expected to trouble the unity and harmony of the church in Rome. Paul had evidently received remarkably full and accurate reports on what was happening in Rome, and there were many things for which he was no doubt thankful; but... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 16:18

For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and fair speech they beguile the hearts of the innocent.The contrast here is between what the false teachers are and do on the one hand and what they pretend to be and claim on the other hand. Pretending to serve Christ, they serve themselves alone, "belly" as used here being a reference to all of the carnal and fleshly desires. They were able speakers, with a ready flow of eloquent words; and... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 16:19

For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I rejoice therefore over you: but I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple to that which is evil.The threat of evil teachers and their seductive operations was pointed out by Christ himself (Matthew 7:15-23), and the Saviour's description of such persons is still the fountain source of the true knowledge concerning them. They are wolves in sheep's clothing, being recognizable principally by their fruits. The minister, or other... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 16:20

And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.Those commentators who view this eschatologically and allege that Paul expected the end of the world shortly, miss the plain point of this verse. Murray was absolutely correct when he saw this as an allusion to Genesis 3:15. As he said:"God of peace" in this place clearly has reference to God's maintaining peace in the church, because of its particular relevance to the bruising of... read more

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 16:11

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 16:12

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 16:13

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 16:14

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 16:15

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 16:16

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 16:17

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 16:18

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 16:19

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 16:20

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