Romans 16:7 Meaning and Explanation
“Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul greets Andronicus and Junia, fellow Jews and former prisoners with him, well known among the apostles and believers before Paul himself.
What Does Romans 16:7 Mean?
Paul names Andronicus and Junia, calling them his 'kinsmen,' likely fellow Jews, and his 'fellow-prisoners,' so they had shared imprisonment for the faith. They were 'of note,' held in high regard, and they had come to Christ even before Paul's own conversion.
To have been 'in Christ' before Paul means they were among the earliest believers, perhaps witnesses of the first days of the gospel. They had suffered chains and remained faithful for many years. Their long endurance honors the steadiness of those who follow Christ not for a season but for a lifetime, through hardship and bonds, never letting go.
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What does Romans 16:7 mean?
Paul greets Andronicus and Junia, fellow Jews and former prisoners with him, well known among the apostles and believers before Paul himself.