Romans 16:5

in their house. See 1 Corinthians 16:19.

Salute. Same Greek. word as for "Greet", Romans 16:3.

wellbeloved. See App-135.

Epaenetus. Only here.

firstfruits. Compare Acts 18:27; Acts 19:21; Acts 19:22; 1 Corinthians 16:15.

Achaia. The texts read "Asia".

Christ. App-98.

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