Romans 16:5
New International Version
Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.

New Living Translation
Also give my greetings to the church that meets in their home. Greet my dear friend Epenetus. He was the first person from the province of Asia to become a follower of Christ.

English Standard Version
Greet also the church in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in Asia.

Berean Standard Bible
Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my beloved Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.

Berean Literal Bible
and the church at their house. Greet Epenetus, my beloved, who is a firstfruit of Asia for Christ.

King James Bible
Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.

New King James Version
Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia to Christ.

New American Standard Bible
also greet the church that is in their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first convert to Christ from Asia.

NASB 1995
also greet the church that is in their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first convert to Christ from Asia.

NASB 1977
also greet the church that is in their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first convert to Christ from Asia.

Legacy Standard Bible
also greet the church that is in their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first convert to Christ from Asia.

Amplified Bible
Also greet the church that meets in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who is the first convert to Christ from [the west coast province of] Asia [Minor].

Christian Standard Bible
Greet also the church that meets in their home. Greet my dear friend Epaenetus, who is the first convert to Christ from Asia.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Greet also the church that meets in their home. Greet my dear friend Epaenetus, who is the first convert to Christ from Asia.

American Standard Version
and salute the church that is in their house. Salute Ep�netus my beloved, who is the first-fruits of Asia unto Christ.

Contemporary English Version
Greet the church that meets in their home. Greet my dear friend Epaenetus, who was the first person in Asia to have faith in Christ.

English Revised Version
and salute the church that is in their house. Salute Epaenetus my beloved, who is the firstfruits of Asia unto Christ.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Also greet the church that meets in their house. Greet my dear friend Epaenetus. He was the first person in the province of Asia to become a believer in Christ.

Good News Translation
Greetings also to the church that meets in their house. Greetings to my dear friend Epaenetus, who was the first in the province of Asia to believe in Christ.

International Standard Version
Greet also the church in their house. Greet my dear friend Epaenetus, who was the first convert to the Messiah in Asia.

Majority Standard Bible
Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my beloved Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in Achaia.

NET Bible
Also greet the church in their house. Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.

New Heart English Bible
Greet the church that is in their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first fruits of Asia to Christ.

Webster's Bible Translation
Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my well-beloved Epenetus, who is the first-fruits of Achaia to Christ.

Weymouth New Testament
Greetings, too, to the Church that meets at their house. Greetings to my dear Epaenetus, who was the earliest convert to Christ in the province of Asia;

World English Bible
Greet the assembly that is in their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first fruits of Achaia to Christ.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the assembly at their house; greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is first-fruit of Achaia to Christ.

Berean Literal Bible
and the church at their house. Greet Epenetus, my beloved, who is a firstfruit of Asia for Christ.

Young's Literal Translation
and the assembly at their house; salute Epaenetus, my beloved, who is first-fruit of Achaia to Christ.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the church in their house. Embrace my beloved Epenetus, who is the first fruits of Achaia to Christ.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the church which is in their house. Salute Epenetus, my beloved: who is the firstfruits of Asia in Christ.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and greet the church at their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is among the first-fruits of Asia in Christ.

New American Bible
greet also the church at their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was the firstfruits in Asia for Christ.

New Revised Standard Version
Greet also the church in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was the first convert in Asia for Christ.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Likewise salute the congregation that is in their house. Salute my well beloved E-pæn'etus, who is the first-fruits of A-cha’ia unto Christ.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And give greetings to the church that is in their house. Invoke the peace of Epentos my beloved, who is the first fruits of Akaia in The Messiah.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and salute the church that is in their house. Salute Epenetus my beloved, who is the first fruits of Asia to Christ.

Godbey New Testament
and the church in their house. Salute Epaenetus my beloved, who is the first fruit of Asia unto Christ.

Haweis New Testament
and the church which is in their house.Salute Epinetus my beloved, who is the first-fruits of Achaia unto Christ.

Mace New Testament
salute the church that is in their house, salute my dear Epenetus, who is the first christian convert of Asia.

Weymouth New Testament
Greetings, too, to the Church that meets at their house. Greetings to my dear Epaenetus, who was the earliest convert to Christ in the province of Asia;

Worrell New Testament
and salute the assembly that is in her house. Salute Epaenetus my beloved, who is the first-fruit of Asia unto Christ.

Worsley New Testament
and the church in their house. Salute my beloved Epenetus, who is the first-fruits of Achaia unto Christ.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Personal Greetings and Love
4who have risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them. 5Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my beloved Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia. 6Greet Mary, who has worked very hard for you.…

Cross References
1 Corinthians 16:19
The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.

Acts 18:2
There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them,

1 Corinthians 16:15
You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,

Colossians 4:15
Greet the brothers in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church that meets at her house.

Philemon 1:2
to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets at your house:

Acts 16:40
After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house to see the brothers and encourage them. Then they left the city.

Acts 20:20
I did not shrink back from declaring anything that was helpful to you as I taught you publicly and from house to house,

1 Corinthians 1:16
Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that I do not remember if I baptized anyone else.

1 Corinthians 11:18
First of all, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it.

1 Corinthians 14:23
So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and some who are uninstructed or some unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your minds?

1 Corinthians 14:26
What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.

Matthew 18:20
For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.”

Acts 2:46
With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart,

Acts 5:42
Every day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.

Acts 12:12
And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying.


Treasury of Scripture

Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my well-beloved Epaenetus, who is the first fruits of Achaia to Christ.

the church.

Matthew 18:20
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

1 Corinthians 16:19
The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

Colossians 4:15
Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.

my.

Romans 16:8,12
Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord…

3 John 1:1
The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.

who.

Romans 11:16
For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.

1 Corinthians 16:15
I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)

James 1:18
Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

Achaia.

Romans 15:26
For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.

Acts 18:12,27
And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, …

2 Corinthians 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:

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Romans 16
1. Paul wills the brothers to greet many;
17. and advises them to take heed of those which cause dissension and offenses;
21. and after various salutations ends with praise and thanks to God.














Greet also the church
The word "greet" in Greek is "ἀσπάσασθε" (aspasasthe), which conveys a warm, affectionate welcome. In the early Christian context, greeting was more than a simple acknowledgment; it was an expression of deep fellowship and unity in Christ. The "church" here refers to the assembly of believers, not a physical building. The Greek word "ἐκκλησία" (ekklesia) means "called-out ones," emphasizing the community aspect of the early Christian gatherings. This highlights the importance of personal relationships and communal worship in the early church.

that meets at their house
The phrase "meets at their house" indicates the practice of house churches in the early Christian era. Archaeological evidence and historical records show that early Christians often gathered in private homes for worship, teaching, and fellowship due to the lack of formal church buildings and sometimes due to persecution. This practice underscores the intimate and familial nature of early Christian worship, where believers shared their lives and resources with one another, embodying the teachings of Christ in a close-knit community.

Greet my beloved Epenetus
"Epenetus" is a Greek name, and Paul refers to him as "my beloved," using the Greek word "ἀγαπητός" (agapetos), which denotes a deep, selfless love. This term of endearment reflects the close bonds formed within the early Christian communities. Epenetus is singled out for his special place in Paul's heart, illustrating the personal connections and mutual affection that characterized the relationships among early believers.

who was the first convert to Christ
The phrase "first convert" in Greek is "ἀπαρχὴ" (aparche), meaning "firstfruits." This term is rich with Old Testament connotations, where the firstfruits were the first and best portion of the harvest offered to God. Epenetus being the "first convert" signifies the beginning of a spiritual harvest in the province of Asia, marking the spread of the Gospel and the growth of the church. It highlights the pioneering role of early converts in establishing the Christian faith in new regions.

in the province of Asia
The "province of Asia" refers to the Roman province located in what is now western Turkey. This area was a significant center for early Christian missionary activity. The mention of Asia underscores the geographical spread of Christianity beyond its Jewish roots into the Gentile world, fulfilling the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations. It reflects the dynamic and expansive nature of the early church's mission, driven by the power of the Holy Spirit and the commitment of its members to share the Gospel.

(5) The church that is in their house.--A party of Christians seem to have been in the habit of meeting in the house of Aquila and Priscilla for purposes of worship at Rome, as previously at Ephesus (1Corinthians 16:19). Similar instances may be found in Acts 12:12; Colossians 4:15; Philemon 1:2.

Salute.--The same word in the Greek is translated indifferently by "salute" and "greet," an unnecessary caprice.

Firstfruits of Achaia.--For "Achaia" we ought certainly to read "Asia"--i.e., the Roman province of Asia, a broad strip of territory including the whole western end of the peninsula of Asia Minor, from the Propontis in the north, to Lycia in the south. Ephesus was the capital, and the seven "churches in Asia" to which St. John wrote in the Apocalypse--Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea--were the most central and important of its cities.

By "firstfruits of Asia" is meant one of the first converts won over to Christianity in Asia. (Comp. "firstfruits of Achaia," in 1Corinthians 16:15, through the parallelism of which the text of our own passage became corrupted.) . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[Greet also]
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

church
ἐκκλησίαν (ekklēsian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1577: From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.

[that meets] at
κατ’ (kat’)
Preposition
Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

their
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

house.
οἶκον (oikon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3624: A dwelling; by implication, a family.

Greet
Ἀσπάσασθε (Aspasasthe)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 782: To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.

my
μου (mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

beloved
ἀγαπητόν (agapēton)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 27: From agapao; beloved.

Epenetus,
Ἐπαίνετον (Epaineton)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1866: Epaenetus, a Christian of Rome. From epaineo; praised; Epaenetus, a Christian.

who
ὅς (hos)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

was
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

the first [convert]
ἀπαρχὴ (aparchē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 536: From a compound of apo and archomai; a beginning of sacrifice, i.e. The first-fruit.

to
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

Christ
Χριστόν (Christon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

in [the province of] Asia.
Ἀσίας (Asias)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 773: Asia, i.e. Asia Minor, or only its western shore.


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