Romans 16:5
“Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.”
Romans 16:5 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the church which is in their house. Salute Epenetus, my beloved: who is the firstfruits of Asia in Christ.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- and'salute the church that is in their house. Salute Epaenetus my beloved, who is the first-fruits of Asia unto Christ.
- DARBYDarby
- and the assembly at their house. Salute Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first-fruits of Asia for Christ.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Greet the assembly that is in their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first fruits of Achaia to Christ.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and the assembly at their house; salute Epaenetus, my beloved, who is first-fruit of Achaia to Christ.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Also greet the church that meets in their home. Say hello to my dear friend Epaenetus, who was the first to come to Christ in Achaia.
Context: Romans 16
3Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:
4Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
5Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.
6Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.
7Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.
About Romans 16: Greetings and Closing Remarks
Paul greets some of his friends and closes the letter.
Commentary
Romans 16 is a chapter of greetings and farewells. Paul is concluding his letter to the Roman church and is sending his greetings to many of the people he knows in the church. He begins by commending Phoebe, a deaconess of the church in Cenchrea, for her service to the church. He then sends greetings to Priscilla and Aquila, a married couple who were fellow workers with Paul in the gospel. He also sends greetings to the church that meets in their house.