Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.
Study Helps
Interpretation
The apostle adds affectionate remembrances from persons with him, known to the Roman Christians. It is a great comfort to see the holiness and usefulness of our kindred.
Read with
This thought runs through Romans 16:21-24.
Glossary
- City People
- The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).
- Erastus Person
- Beloved. (1. ) The “chamberlain” of the city of Corinth ( Rom. 16:23 ), and one of Paul’s disciples.