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Romans 16:13

Romans 16:13
Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes,.... The two first of these names are Greek, and the persons called…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Chosen in the Lord - “Elect” in the Lord; that is, a chosen follower of Christ. And his mother and mine - “His mother in…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Rufus, chosen in the Lord - Τον εκλεκον, one of great excellence in Christianity; a choice man, as we would say. So the…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Romans 16:1-16

Such remembrances as these are usual in letters between friends; and yet Paul, by the savouriness of his expressions,…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Rufus A Latin name. Possibly this was the Rufus of Mar 15:21, brother of Alexander and son of Simon the Cyrenian.…