The God of Peace Will Soon Crush Satan Under Your Feet. Kopiao describes not so much the actual exertion as the weariness which follows the straining of all one's powers to the utmost. GWN  Romans 16:11 Greet Herodion, who is Jewish by birth like me. ASV  Romans 16:8 Salute Ampliatus my beloved in the Lord. As it is honourable to Christ, To Him belong the firstfruits of your lives. Labours to promote it among others. Greet those who belong to the family of Aristobulus. All have now this call in their youth.2. aspasasthe (AAM) tous ek ton Aristoboulou. Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia. When Paul calls his beloved Epaenetus the firstfruits, he intimates that a rich harvest followed. (Ill. Romans 16:5, speaks of the "church that is in their house". On account of its usefulness. We have no promise of success on any other condition. ἀσπάσασθε τοὺς ἐκ τῶν Ἀριστοβούλου. There are many who are forward in little matters; zealous for or against opinions, forms, etc., but this is only forwardness in a party design. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first convert to Christ from Asia. This will never be required. In allusion to this Christ is called "the firstfruits of them that slept," because His resurrection is an earnest and pledge of the resurrection of believers. A zeal for great and essential things. (John 15:5), Paul understood this dynamic principle of all work is to be "in the Lord" writing "Not that we are adequate in ourselves to consider anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God,  Who also made us adequate as servants of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.." (2 Cor 3:5-6+). Chicago: Moody Press, Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. Romans 16:5-7 New King James Version (NKJV). 2. In allusion to this Christ is called "the firstfruits of them that slept," because His resurrection is an earnest and pledge of the resurrection of believers. NIV  Romans 16:6 Greet Mary, who worked very hard for you. ); the words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life." He has never forgotten her and never will. Wesley's Romans 16:5 Bible Commentary 16:5 Salute the church that is in their house - Aquila had been driven from Rome in the reign of Claudius, but was now returned, and performed the same part there which Caius did at Corinth, Romans 16:23 .Chapter Overview:Where any Christian had a large house, there they all assembled together though as yet the Christians at Rome had neither bishops nor deacons. Thus they animate their minister and raise his hopes of success. Note —I. Greet - 59x in 47v - Mt 5:47; 10:12; Mark 9:15; 15:18; Luke 1:40; 10:4; Acts 18:22; 20:1; 21:7, 19; 25:13; Rom 16:3, 5ff, 21ff; 1 Cor 16:19, 20; 2 Cor 13:12; Phil 4:21f; Col 4:10, 12, 14f; 1 Thess 5:26; 2 Tim 4:19, 21; Titus 3:15; Philemon 1:23; Heb 11:13; 13:24; 1 Pet 5:13f; 2 John 1:13; 3 John 1:15. Agapetos could be translated “divinely loved ones.”. Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Early religion. It is suggest that this man is not yet a believer, and all Paul can say of him is that he is a relative. ESV  Romans 16:11 Greet my kinsman Herodion. NAS = acclaim(1), give...your greeting(1), greet(41), greeted(3), greeting(1), greets(5), paid their respects to(1), sends...greetings(4), taken...leave(1), welcomed(1). THIS FORWARDNESS IS COMMENDABLE.1. KJV  Romans 16:9 Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. Stuart.Epaenetus was the first convert in Achaia, the richest of all the Greek provinces. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first convert to Christ from Asia. Romans 16:5. A maintenance of the profession and practice of it, though it should involve the charge of singularity. A true missionary never forgets his first convert, never forgets any convert, and, Paul did not forget Epaenetus, the first convert to Christ in Achaia.(D. Romans 16:5-16 Greet also the church that meets at their house. In —1. 3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: 4 Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. CSB  Romans 16:5 Greet also the church that meets in their home. There are many young women whose lives are absolutely wasted, who are utterly wretched and miserable, for want of something to do. Agapetos is used only of Christians as united with God or with each other in love. Deeper Into Scripture: Romans. The promise is only to those who give diligence to make their calling and election sure. GNT  Romans 16:12 ἀσπάσασθε Τρύφαιναν καὶ Τρυφῶσαν τὰς κοπιώσας ἐν κυρίῳ. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first convert to Christ from Asia. Lathrop, D.D. That is not honest. Now consider this man, dwelling in the midst of heathen, on the preaching of the apostle, coming out from among a corrupt and idolatrous multitude, and, by his example and conversation, inviting his fellow-citizens to turn to the living God; and will you not admire his integrity, zeal and fortitude? Nor is it honest to work only when the eyes of your employer are upon you. Romans 16:5 Also give my greetings to the church that meets in their home. Because they were outstanding among the apostles, we can be sure that, like Paul, they were prisoners because of their faith." Greet Persis the beloved, who has worked hard in the Lord (NASB: Lockman). Salute Persis the beloved, who labored much in the Lord. Be faithful in your service. They are highly respected among the apostles and became followers of Christ before I did. (3) It is by forwardness in religion that you become entitled to the constant aids of God's grace.(J. In Mexico this week, after the Tuesday morning breakfast at which Ambassador Thomas Mann, the United States Ambassador to Mexico was present, he very graciously invited our entire team over to his house for tea one morning. He welcomes everyone with open arms, shows his appreciation for them, and offers the gift of friendship. YLT  Romans 16:6 Salute Mary, who did labour much for us; GREET MARY WHO HAS WORKED HARD FOR YOU: aspasasthe (2PAAM) Marian, etis polla ekopiasen (3SAAI) eis humas: Compare this verse with Paul's exhortation to those who had presented themselves to God as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1; 12:7; 12:11-see notes Ro 12:1; 12:7; 12:11). The sanctifying and comforting influences of the Spirit are called the firstfruits of the Spirit, as earnests of heavenly happiness. Lathrop, D.D.The firstfruits under the law were an offering made to God of the first ripe fruits before the harvest was begun. On account of its usefulness. I. PHOEBE WAS A SERVANT. How many forms of useful service there are in which a young woman may engage I She may teach in the Sunday school; visit the aged and the sick, and minister unto them in spiritual things, and perhaps also to their bodily comfort and relief; she may invite the careless to the house of God. The promise is only to those who give diligence to make their calling and election sure. GNT  Romans 16:11 ἀσπάσασθε Ἡρῳδίωνα τὸν συγγενῆ μου. A maintenance of the profession and practice of it, though it should involve the charge of singularity. If you and I were sent to labour in a country like that we would take special note of our first convert. I think that is remarkable. If you are teaching them, seek to communicate to their youthful minds all the good principles that you can. Greet my dear friend Epenetus. A true missionary never forgets his first convert, never forgets any convert, and, Paul did not forget Epaenetus, the first convert to Christ in Achaia.(D. NRS  Romans 16:6 Greet Mary, who has worked very hard among you. By your forwardness you will contribute to this increase.4. As an evidence of sincerity.2. NIV  Romans 16:9 Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my dear friend Stachys. Stuart. He is honoured by the increase of His subjects. That interpretation is supported by Paul’s remark that those two believers were in Christ before me, that is, were converted to Christ before he was. (Ep 5:1-note). NKJ  Romans 16:12 Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, who have labored in the Lord. It is the highest thing that could be said of any one. It is also of note that in addition to Mary, Paul places emphasis on the strenuous labor to the point of exhaustion of 3 other women , Tryphena, Tryphosa and Persis (see notes on Romans 16:12). This truth is worth pondering especially in light of Paul's repeated use in this chapter replete with specific names of other believers. The Christian congregations were therefore dependent upon the hospitality of prominent church members who furnished their homes for this purpose..” In Ephesus the house of Prisca and Aquila was a meeting place for the saints (1Cor 16:19) as it was here in Rome. We, then, who have the care of families, ought to make them Churches. Little differences of opinion will be composed by mutual condescension. Compassion touches people's hearts I read a letter recently, a tribute to a Christian man who has personally influenced thousands of people over the past 50 years. Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 16:5. CSB  Romans 16:6 Greet Mary, who has worked very hard for you. (1) This is the command of Christ. But, when the church begins to move out into the homes, and when the gospel is preached in the homes, this is what makes for a powerful and effective ministry?" (1) This is the command of Christ. This adjective was also used to describe a "bad" mark in Matthew's description of "the notorious prisoner, called Barabbas." Greek: aspasasthe (AAM) Marian, etis polla ekopiasen (3SAAI) eis humas. Now consider this man, dwelling in the midst of heathen, on the preaching of the apostle, coming out from among a corrupt and idolatrous multitude, and, by his example and conversation, inviting his fellow-citizens to turn to the living God; and will you not admire his integrity, zeal and fortitude? I knew a person who when he began his work had but one person to sit at his feet. Epaenetus enjoyed not your early advantages, but it seems probable that he accepted the first invitation to Christ. NLT  Romans 16:10 Greet Apelles, a good man whom Christ approves. Commenting on the absence of any church buildings until after the 3rd century Ray Stedman quips, "What a relief, not to be bothered with a church building program! So much for Paul's misogynistic "male chauvinism"! ESV  Romans 16:10 Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. (Mt 27:16). Unless Christianity is lived in the heart and the home, it is of no use at all." Κατʼ οἷκον, in the house) When any Christian was the possessor of a spacious mansion, he gave it as a place for meeting together. In rendering this you will do nothing heroic, but you will do what is useful and acceptable, which is better. Stuart.Epaenetus was the first convert in Achaia, the richest of all the Greek provinces. 5 Greet also the church that meets at their house. But love not only "thinketh no evil," it should stimulate thought and sacrifice for the pastor's good.Conclusion: 1. (2) This is the direction of the apostle. )LinksRomans 16:5 NIVRomans 16:5 NLTRomans 16:5 ESVRomans 16:5 NASBRomans 16:5 KJVRomans 16:5 Bible AppsRomans 16:5 ParallelRomans 16:5 Biblia ParalelaRomans 16:5 Chinese BibleRomans 16:5 French BibleRomans 16:5 German BibleRomans 16:5 CommentariesBible Hub, I. This information could only have come via letters or reports from other believers who had been at Rome. She was a helper in Christian work. For faith to be full grown. Lyth, D.D. He has never forgotten her and never will. Hitherto the believers at Rome had neither bishops nor ministers. Cultivating a Forever Faith: Lessons from Priscilla and Aquila . Now consider this man, dwelling in the midst of heathen, on the preaching of the apostle, coming out from among a corrupt and idolatrous multitude, and, by his example and conversation, inviting his fellow-citizens to turn to the living God; and will you not admire his integrity, zeal and fortitude? Did not he take note of that person? Greet "also the church in their house." He is honoured by the increase of His subjects. NLT  Romans 16:11 Greet Herodion, my fellow Jew. A servant of God will not be the servant of this world. Persis doubtless received her name from her native land of Persia. https://bible.org/seriespage/lesson-106-snapshot-church-romans-161-16-21-23 There are many who are forward in little matters; zealous for or against opinions, forms, etc., but this is only forwardness in a party design. (MacArthur, John: 1Timothy Moody Press or Logos), Ray Stedman comments that then Paul "greets the beloved Persis, who is another lady who has worked hard in the Lord. Holy Spirit as “down payment” 2Cor 1:22, 5:5; Ephesians 1:14-note), a foretaste of our divine life in the age to come. Romans 16:5 also greet the church that is in their house. 6 Greet Mary, who labored much for us. Regard what belongs to your master or your mistress with as much care as if it were your own. Greet those in the Lord who belong to the family of Narcissus. I.PRIVILEGE.II.A READY RECEPTION OF CHRIST.III.RESPONSIBILITY.IV.HONOUR.V.PROMISE OF SUCCESS.(J. Salute also the church that is in their house. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord. Aspirations after greater eminence in religion.II. Beloved (27) (agapetos from agapao = to love, agape = unconditional love borne by Spirit - Gal 5:22-note) means beloved, dear, very much loved. Print. The Christian pair, animated by one soul, will readily participate in each other's labours and sorrows, and will cheerfully communicate to each other their own pleasures and joys. Salute Epaenetus my beloved, who is the first-fruits of Asia unto Christ. To engage in hard work with the implication of difficulty and trouble. Greek: kai ten kat' oikon auton ekklesian. They are well known to the apostles, and they were in Christ before me. Salute my well-beloved Epenetus, who is the first-fruits of Asia unto Christ. The less service any one renders, the more useless he or she is in the world. He is careful in these matters. It would appear that she was a lady of some means. As an imitation of Christ. Lightfoot says that kopiao "is used especially of the labor undergone by the athlete in his training. It is a spiritual activity here spoken of! S      Struggle w/ Sin  (Romans 6-8) Struggle, sanctification, and victory, Modified from Irving L. Jensen's chart above, Romans 16:5 also greet the church that is in their house. All have now this call in their youth.2. The Christian is zealous to maintain good works, and abounds in the proper fruits of the Spirit.5. As an evidence of sincerity.2. (2) This is the direction of the apostle. William Newell makes an interesting comment = Now in what did their "labor" consist? There are many who are forward in little matters; zealous for or against opinions, forms, etc., but this is only forwardness in a party design. The sanctifying and comforting influences of the Spirit are called the firstfruits of the Spirit, as earnests of heavenly happiness. ASV  Romans 16:11 Salute Herodion my kinsman. As it is honourable to Christ, To Him belong the firstfruits of your lives. (NASB: Lockman). HOW A FORWARDNESS IN RELIGION MAY DISCOVER ITSELF. Christ’s resurrection is the “first fruit of those who have fallen asleep” (1Cor 15:20), and like the first fruits of the harvest, it is a taste and a guarantee of the full harvest of resurrection yet to come. Home Fellowships. Note that Paul speaks of the men to whom he is especially attached, (like Stachys in Ro 16:9 [note]), as "my beloved, " and of a woman as "the beloved." Kopiao means to to exhibit great effort and exertion, to the point of sweat and exhaustion. Stuart. Let no member of the Church absent himself from a stormy meeting lest his own tranquility be disturbed. 3. Don't keep the best thing that ever happened to you a secret! NET  Romans 16:8 Greet Ampliatus, my dear friend in the Lord. Romans 16:5. NET  Romans 16:7 Greet Andronicus and Junia, my compatriots and my fellow prisoners. Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia. In the Lord - In the sphere, the "atmosphere", the power, the will of the Lord. (Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia. He gave to Christ the firstfruits, if not of life itself, yet of that part of life in which he was favoured with the heavenly call. There are many young women whose lives are absolutely wasted, who are utterly wretched and miserable, for want of something to do. In —1. Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself. )Firstfruits unto ChristJ. Now consider this man, dwelling in the midst of heathen, on the preaching of the apostle, coming out from among a corrupt and idolatrous multitude, and, by his example and conversation, inviting his fellow-citizens to turn to the living God; and will you not admire his integrity, zeal and fortitude? A true missionary never forgets his first convert, never forgets any convert, and, Paul did not forget Epaenetus, the first convert to Christ in Achaia.(D. )A first convert rememberedD. You know, the interesting thing is that, as he goes through this letter, all the women he greets he characterizes as hard workers. Did not he take note of that person? How many happy and promising young lives have been blighted, how many hearts have been broken, by foolish companionships and too hasty intimacy! Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 16:5. BBE  Romans 16:11 Give my love to Herodion, my relation. He gave to Christ the firstfruits, if not of life itself, yet of that part of life in which he was favoured with the heavenly call. As an imitation of Christ. Never let them hear from your lips a profane or evil word. KJV  Romans 16:11 Salute Herodion my kinsman. ESV  Romans 16:8 Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord. (MacArthur, J: Romans 9-16. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ. (2) This is the direction of the apostle. (NASB: Lockman). Aspirations after greater eminence in religion. By a like allusion the apostle calls the first converts in a particular place the firstfruits of that place unto Christ. These kinsman were at some time in prison with Paul. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in Asia. "the church that is in their house"-this expression is also found in (1 Corinthians 16:19; Colossians 4:15; Philemon 1:2). Because he is not greeted, it seems certain he was not a Christian. This is especially notable in that Paul's mention of exhausting work is restricted to these women and Mary (Ro 16:6-note)! In —. NKJ  Romans 16:9 Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and Stachys, my beloved. Many who met him when they were not followers of Christ are now among his brothers and sisters in the faith. Chalmers in his fascinating book on New Guinea gives us the name of the first female convert in New Guinea. Sunergos-13x in 13v - Ro16:3, 9, 21 1Co 3:9 2Co 1:24, 8:23 Php 2:25, 4:3 Col 4:11 1Th 3:2 Philemon1:1, 24 3Jn 1:8. In chapter 11 Paul used this metaphor (first fruits) in explaining how Gentile salvation had Jewish roots writing... "And if the first piece (first fruit = Abraham who was holy or set apart by God) of dough be holy, the lump is also; and if the root be holy, the branches (Gentile converts, the see of Abraham) are too." Lathrop, D.D.The firstfruits under the law were an offering made to God of the first ripe fruits before the harvest was begun. Greetings to all the household of Aristobulus. NET  Romans 16:6 Greet Mary, who has worked very hard for you. He loves and teaches the Word of God. She was a helper in Christian work. NIV Romans 16:5 Greet also the church that meets at their house. Scripture: Romans 16:5–16. "Seek first the kingdom of God." Aspirations after greater eminence in religion.II. (Jn 6:63), Later He said "I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing (HOW MUCH?)." This truth makes it even more incredible that Paul described the saints at Thessalonica (and by application all believers of all ages) as. 2 That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also. He gave to Christ the firstfruits, if not of life itself, yet of that part of life in which he was favoured with the heavenly call. With the coming of the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth, it gets rather commonplace -- but the first one is wonderful. (This, by the way, is the proper place for the church to meet.) (2) This is the direction of the apostle. NLT  Romans 16:6 Give my greetings to Mary, who has worked so hard for your benefit. - C.H.I. GNT  Romans 16:9 ἀσπάσασθε Οὐρβανὸν τὸν συνεργὸν ἡμῶν ἐν Χριστῷ καὶ Στάχυν τὸν ἀγαπητόν μου. 3. Greet my beloved Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia. Epaenetus enjoyed not your early advantages, but it seems probable that he accepted the first invitation to Christ. God the Father uses this same word describing Jesus declaring that, This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well-pleased (Mt 3:17), In fact the first 9 uses in the NT are of God the Father speaking of Christ, His beloved Son. "Seek first the kingdom of God." Strive to enter in at the straight gate. GWN  Romans 16:9 Greet Urbanus our coworker in the service of Christ, and my dear friend Stachys. He was in early life about His Father's business.5. He has never forgotten her and never will. PHOEBE WAS A SERVANT OF THE CHURCH. This forward Christian doubtless assisted Paul greatly.6. Because it is in the highest degree rational. ἀσπάσασθε Περσίδα τὴν ἀγαπητήν, ἥτις πολλὰ ἐκοπίασεν ἐν κυρίῳ. When Paul calls his beloved Epaenetus the firstfruits, he intimates that a rich harvest followed. This is what we all desire to hear from our Lord "Well done, my good and faithful servant" (Mt 25:21, 23, Lk 19:17). Who have for my life laid down their necks, Likewise greet the Church which is in their house, Salute my well-beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ. Salute my well-beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ. ἀσπάσασθε τοὺς ἐκ τῶν Ναρκίσσου τοὺς ὄντας ἐν κυρίῳ. What would we do without the ministry of women in the church? CSB  Romans 16:8 Greet Ampliatus, my dear friend in the Lord. (NASB: Lockman). If your minister is set for the defence of the gospel, the least you can do is to defend him. NLT  Romans 16:5 Also give my greetings to the church that meets in their home.Greet my dear friend Epenetus. Romans 16:16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. 1. Romans 16:5 Context. Romans 16:9 Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. A. (3) It is by forwardness in religion that you become entitled to the constant aids of God's grace.(J. Greet my dear friend Persis, who has worked very hard in the Lord. THIS FORWARDNESS IS COMMENDABLE.1. James tells us that God hath begotten us "that we should be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures" (Revelation 14:4). Greet my beloved Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia. Paul is not praising her for work performed in her own strength...the only truly praiseworthy "good works" (Click notes on good deeds ) that will endure throughout eternity are those done through the saint surrendered to the Lord Jesus and performing the works in the power of the Holy Spirit and for the glory of the Father. Chalmers in his fascinating book on New Guinea gives us the name of the first female convert in New Guinea. Epaenetus professed the religion of the gospel when all around him were in a different sentiment and practice.4. Ambassador, is it not true that when the church is confined to a building, and thinks only of services within a specific center, it is never anything or of any influence at all? ἀσπάσασθε Περσίδα τὴν ἀγαπητήν, ἥτις πολλὰ ἐκοπίασεν ἐν κυρίῳ. Romans 16:5 and {salute} the church that is in their house. Epaenetus professed the religion of the gospel when all around him were in a different sentiment and practice.4. Compare this to the "assaying" of one's "works" as to whether the works originated from fleshly efforts or were done "in Christ" and therefore were able to stand the refining process (1Co 3:11, 12, 13, 14, 15, cp Martha - Lk 10:38, 39, 40, 41, cp 1Co 4:5, Jn 15:5). Certainly not merely in getting chicken dinners for preachers! Their character is assailed by venomous slander. Greet the beloved Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord. ASV  Romans 16:5 and salute the church that is in their house. 2. O      Offer  (Romans 3:21-31) – God’s offer of justification by grace Paul's use of the past tense clearly points to a past "job well done" and it is fascinating that without email, telephones, etc, he was able to deduce that Mary had exerted effort to the point of exhaustion for the believers in Rome! Your work may be a quiet work, but if it is done faithfully it is a lasting work. 16:5 The church at their house: i.e., that meets there. It is regarding things according to their nature and importance.6. Did not he take note of that person? They dwelt together in days of tranquility, and jointly shared in the calamities of banishment. An open profession of it, and a diligent attendance on the means of it.3. How many of his household were Christians, and whether they were family members, servants, or both we are not told. Scripture: Romans 16:17–20. Greek: aspasasthe (AAM) Andronikon kai Iounian tous suggeneis mou kai sunaichmalotous mou, oitines eisin (3PPAI) episemoi en tois apostolois, oi kai pro emou gegonan (3PRAI) en Christo. As it is honourable to Christ, To Him belong the firstfruits of your lives. I said to him, "Mr. That was the secret of her useful and honoured life. The Christian is zealous to maintain good works, and abounds in the proper fruits of the Spirit.5. Every one who is worth anything is a servant in some sense. This work will surely bear fruit and it will remain at the Judgment Seat of Christ (see bema and 2Co 5:9-note, 2Co 5:10-note). 1. ... One who first embraced Christianity under my preaching in Achaia. It is regarding things according to their nature and importance.6. NKJ  Romans 16:6 Greet Mary, who labored much for us. Did not he take note of that person? GWN  Romans 16:10 Greet Apelles, a true Christian. Let not chivalrous defence be wanting at whatever cost. Nov 12, 2006. (2) This is the direction of the apostle. We have no promise of success on any other condition. On account of its usefulness. If you and I were sent to labour in a country like that we would take special note of our first convert. We have no promise of success on any other condition. The Christian is zealous to maintain good works, and abounds in the proper fruits of the Spirit. The great CONCERNS of religion outstanding among the apostles, and to my dear Stachys on Aug 7 2020... 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