Biblical References:
Junias is mentioned in the New Testament in the Apostle Paul's Epistle to the Romans. The specific reference is found in Romans 16:7: "Greet Andronicus and Junias, my fellow countrymen and fellow prisoners. They are outstanding among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was."

Identity and Name:
The name Junias appears in Romans 16:7, and there has been considerable scholarly debate regarding the gender and identity of this individual. The name Junias is often considered a shortened form of the male name Junianus. However, some manuscripts and interpretations suggest the name could be Junia, a feminine form, leading to discussions about whether Junias was a man or a woman. The Berean Standard Bible uses the name "Junias," which aligns with the traditional understanding of the individual as male.

Role and Significance:
Junias is noted by Paul as being "outstanding among the apostles." This phrase has been the subject of much discussion, as it suggests a significant role within the early Christian community. The term "apostles" here is understood to refer to those who were sent out as messengers or missionaries of the Gospel, not necessarily limited to the original Twelve Apostles. Junias, along with Andronicus, is recognized for his notable contributions to the early Church and is described as having been "in Christ" before Paul, indicating an early conversion to Christianity.

Fellowship with Paul:
Paul refers to Junias and Andronicus as "fellow countrymen" and "fellow prisoners," suggesting a close relationship and shared experiences in ministry and possibly persecution. This indicates that Junias was likely a Jew and had endured hardships for the sake of the Gospel alongside Paul. The mention of imprisonment highlights the sacrifices made by early Christians in spreading the message of Christ.

Theological Implications:
The mention of Junias as "outstanding among the apostles" has implications for understanding the roles and recognition of early Christian leaders. It suggests that the early Church had a broader understanding of apostleship, including those who were not part of the original Twelve but were nonetheless significant in the missionary work and leadership of the Church. This acknowledgment by Paul underscores the diversity and inclusivity of leadership roles within the early Christian community.

Historical Context:
The early Christian Church was characterized by a dynamic and expanding network of believers who were often subject to persecution. Leaders like Junias played crucial roles in establishing and nurturing Christian communities across the Roman Empire. The reference to Junias in Romans 16:7 provides a glimpse into the interconnectedness and mutual support among early Christians, as well as the recognition of diverse contributions to the faith.

Conclusion:
While the identity and gender of Junias have been debated, the individual's mention in Romans 16:7 highlights the significant role played by early Christian leaders in the spread of the Gospel. Junias, along with Andronicus, is celebrated for his dedication and service, exemplifying the commitment and courage of those who laid the foundations of the Christian faith.Junias

Revised Version for JUNIA above. It is the more literal form.

2458. Iounias -- Junias, a kinsman of Paul
... Junias, a kinsman of Paul. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Iounias
Phonetic Spelling: (ee-oo-nee'-as) Short Definition: Junia Definition: Junia ...
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Appendix
... As We Have Frequently Referred To The Theses Of Doctor Francis Junias Concerning
Predestination, We Will Here Insert Them, And Make Some Brief Annotations Upon ...
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Introduction.
... the Apostle of the Gentiles had met in Greece and elsewhere: but there are reasons
to shew that some at least of them, such as Andronicus and Junias or Junia [8 ...
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Christianity in Rome.
... Comp. on this subject 26, pp. 254 sqq. [496] Rom. 16:7, "Salute Andronicus and
Junias (or Junia), my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners who ... ...
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Rom. xvi. 5
... St. Chrys. Hom. in St. Ignat. call him an Apostle. [1680] Hammond reads
the name Junias, and supposes a man to be intended. [1681 ...
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The Epistles of the Apostles.
... of labor, where he had formed so many acquaintances, rather than to Rome, where
he had not been; yet on the other hand such names as Junias, Narcissus, Rufus ...
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Junias (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Junias (1 Occurrence). Romans 16:7 Greet Andronicus
and Junias, my relatives and my fellow prisoners, who ...
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Jumping (14 Occurrences)
...JUNIAS; JUNlA joo'-ni-as or joo'-ni-a (Iounias, Iounia): One to whom, with Andronicus,
greetings are sent by Paul at the close of his letter to the Romans ...
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Ju'nias (1 Occurrence)
Ju'nias. Junias, Ju'nias. Juniper . Multi-Version Concordance Ju'nias (1
Occurrence). ... (See RSV). Junias, Ju'nias. Juniper . Reference Bible.
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Junia (1 Occurrence)
... Romans 16:7 Greet Andronicus and Junias, my relatives and my fellow prisoners, who
are notable among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. ...
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Andronicus (1 Occurrence)
... When he and Junias, another kinsman of Paul, are referred to as "of note among the
apostles," this may be interpreted as either designating the high esteem in ...
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Ministry (44 Occurrences)
... have rank equal to the "Eleven" (Acts 14:14 Galatians 2:7-9). The correct rendering
of the text (Romans 16:7) declares that Andronicus and Junias were apostles ...
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Notable (7 Occurrences)
... Romans 16:7 Greet Andronicus and Junias, my relatives and my fellow prisoners, who
are notable among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. (WEB). ...
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Outstanding (7 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Romans 16:7 Greet Andronicus and Junias, my relatives and my fellow
prisoners, who are notable among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. ...
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Greet (46 Occurrences)
... Romans 16:7 Greet Andronicus and Junias, my relatives and my fellow prisoners, who
are notable among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. ...
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Fellow-captives (1 Occurrence)
... Romans 16:7 Salute Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen and fellow-captives, who are
of note among the apostles; who were also in Christ before me. (DBY YLT). ...
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