Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Romans 16:14
Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them.Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, … — He seems to join those together, who were joined by kindred, nearness of habitation, or any other circumstance. It could not but encourage the poor especially, to be saluted by name, who perhaps did not know that the apostle bad ever heard of them. It is observable, that whilst the apostle forgets none who are worthy, yet he adjusts the nature of his salutation to the... read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Romans 16:13
Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.Salute Rufus — Perhaps the same that is mentioned, Mark 15:21.And his mother and mine — This expression may only denote the tender care which Rufus's mother had taken of him. read more