Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.
Study Helps
Interpretation
Never have believers found more enjoyment of God, than when suffering together for him. Grace is the best wish for ourselves and others; with this the apostle begins and ends.
Glossary
- Aristarchus Person
- Best ruler, native of Thessalonica ( Acts 20:4 ), a companion of Paul ( Acts 19:29 ; 27:2 ). He was Paul’s “fellow-prisoner” at Rome ( Col. 4:10 ; Philemon 1:24 ).
- Lucas Person
- A friend and companion of Paul during his imprisonment at Rome; Luke (q. v. ), the beloved physician ( Philemon 1:24 ; Col. 4:14 ).