Timothy, my fellow worker greets you, as do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my countrymen. Truth to Learn Every ministry needs faithful helpers. Behind the Words “Fellow worker” is from sunergon, which we have seen a couple of times in this chapter. It refers to someone who works together with someone...
Romans 16:11 – This Precious Salvation
Greet Herodion, my countryman. Greet those who are of the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord. Truth to Learn Some Christians put their lives in danger when they get saved. Behind the Words The word “countryman,” which we saw in verse seven, is translated from sungenēs, meaning “same...
Romans 16:7 – A Distinguished Pair
Greet Andronicus and Junia, my countrymen and my fellow prisoners, who are well thought of among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. Truth to Learn Some Christians are well known for their service in the church. Behind the Words The word “countrymen” is translated from sungenēs, which...
Romans 9:3 – Faith, not Flesh
For I almost wish that I was accursed from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my kindred according to the flesh, Truth to Learn We need to pray for the unsaved and witness to them for God’s sake, not our own. Behind the Words Some translations have the...
Romans 16:21 – Faithful Helpers
Romans 16:21 - Faithful Helpers Timothy, my fellow worker, and Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my countrymen, greet you. Truth to Learn Every ministry needs faithful helpers. Behind the Words “Fellow worker” is from sunergon, which we have seen a couple of times in this chapter. It refers to someone who...
Romans 16:11 – This Precious Salvation
Romans 16:11 - This Precious Salvation Greet Herodion, my countryman. Greet those who are of the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord. Truth to Learn Some Christians put their lives in danger when they get saved. Behind the Words The word “countryman,” which we saw in verse seven,...
Romans 16:7 – A Distinguished Pair
Romans 16:7 - A Distinguished Pair Greet Andronicus and Junia, my countrymen and my fellow prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. Truth to Learn Some Christians are well known for their service in the church. Behind the Words The word “countrymen”...
Romans 9:3 – Faith, not Flesh
Romans 9:3 - Faith, not Flesh For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my countrymen according to the flesh, Truth to Learn We need to pray for the unsaved and witness to them for God’s sake, not our own. Behind the Words Some...