Greet Andronicus and Junia,[a] my fellow countrymen(A) and fellow prisoners.(B) They are noteworthy in the eyes of the apostles,[b][c] and they were also in Christ before me.

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  1. Romans 16:7 Either a feminine name or “Junias,” a masculine name
  2. Romans 16:7 Or are outstanding among
  3. Romans 16:7 “The apostles” is not always a technical term referring to the 12; cp. 2Co 8:23; Php 2:25 where this word is translated as “messenger.”

Greet Andronicus and Junia, my fellow Jews(A) who have been in prison with me.(B) They are outstanding among[a] the apostles, and they were in Christ(C) before I was.

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  1. Romans 16:7 Or are esteemed by

Together with Christ Jesus He also raised us up and seated us in the heavens,(A)

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And God raised us up with Christ(A) and seated us with him(B) in the heavenly realms(C) in Christ Jesus,

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Greeting

Paul(A) and Timothy,(B) slaves of Christ Jesus:

To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi,(C) including the overseers(D) and deacons.(E)

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Paul and Timothy,(A) servants of Christ Jesus,

To all God’s holy people(B) in Christ Jesus at Philippi,(C) together with the overseers(D) and deacons[a]:(E)

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  1. Philippians 1:1 The word deacons refers here to Christians designated to serve with the overseers/elders of the church in a variety of ways; similarly in Romans 16:1 and 1 Tim. 3:8,12.

15 To be sure, some preach Christ out of envy and strife,(A) but others out of good will.[a]

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  1. Philippians 1:15 The good will of men, or God’s good will or favor

15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.

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14 Greet one another with a kiss of love.(A) Peace(B) to all of you who are in Christ.[a]

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  1. 1 Peter 5:14 Other mss read Christ Jesus. Amen.

14 Greet one another with a kiss of love.(A)

Peace(B) to all of you who are in Christ.

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