Verse 13
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.
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