ACC ~ Romans 16 v11

THE FAMILY OF NARCISSUS. ORIGEN: Narcissus had a large family, but they were not all Christians, which is why Paul singles out “those in the Lord.” COMMENTARY ON THE EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS.

GREET THOSE IN THE LORD. AMBROSIASTER: When Paul calls Herodion his kinsman and nothing more, he shows that he was faithful in the love of the new birth, but he does not mention his perseverance. Narcissus is said to have been a presbyter of the time, and this is what we find in other manuscripts. … This presbyter Narcissus went about encouraging believers by his preaching. And since Paul did not know what the merits were of those who had been with him, he asks the Romans to greet those of his household who had put their trust in the Lord and who were therefore worthy of his greeting. COMMENTARY ON PAUL’S EPISTLES.

THEODORET OF CYR: Paul seems to be implying that there were others in the family of Narcissus who did not yet believe. INTERPRETATION OF THE LETTER TO THE ROMANS.

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