“Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.”
Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia. — Aspazesthai (greet) tēn kat' oikon autōn ekklēsian (the church according to/at their house). Epenetus (Epenetus), agapētos mou (beloved of mine), aparchē (firstfruits, first convert) tēs Asias (of Asia). House churches (oikon, household) were fundamental to early Christian organization; Epenetus' priority in Asia marks his significance.
Church Fathers on Romans 16:5
“Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be like-minded one towards another, according to Christ Jesus.” For since he had given his own advice, and had also urged the example of Christ, he added the testimony of the Scriptures also, to show that with the Scripture Himself gives patience also. And this is why he said, “Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be like-minded one towards another, according to Christ Jesus.” For this is what love would…
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