ACC ~ Romans 16 v12

GREET THE BELOVED PERSIS, WHO WORKED HARD IN THE LORD. AMBROSIASTER: Persis appears to be more honored than the other two, because she has worked hard in the Lord. This work is one of encouragement and of service to the saints for Christ’s sake when they are under pressure and in need, because they had fled their homes and were being attacked by unbelievers. COMMENTARY ON PAUL’S EPISTLES.

GREET THOSE WORKERS IN THE LORD. THEODORET OF CYR: Once more, praise for work which has been done. This presumably refers to hospitality, or fasting, or some other good work of that kind. INTERPRETATION OF THE LETTER TO THE ROMANS.

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