Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 16:1-16
4. Commendation of Phebe and various Salutations , Romans 16:1-16 . These salutations appear at first glance like a dry catalogue of names. But they introduce us into “good society.” Very probably we read here the names of Christians who went out three years after to escort Paul from Appii Forum to Rome. Very probably the large share of them sealed their Christianity with martyrdom under the approaching persecution by Nero. (See note on Acts 28:15.) Renan has a plausible theory that this... read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Romans 16:7
Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.Who are of note among the apostles — They seem to have been some of the most early converts.Fellowprisoners — For the gospel's sake. read more