ACC ~ Romans 16 v14

GREET HERMAS. ORIGEN: I think this Hermas was the author of the book called The Shepherd of Hermas, which seems to me to be a useful book and one which was inspired by God. I think the reason Paul does not praise him is that he himself tells us in his book that he was converted only after many sins. Scripture tells us not to rush to honor someone who has just repented from sin nor to give him praise as long as the angel of repentance is still over him. COMMENTARY ON THE EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS.

THE BRETHREN WHO ARE WITH THEM. AMBROSIASTER: Paul greets these together because he knew that they agreed with one another in Christ and were loyal friends. He also greets the brethren who were with them but omits their names. COMMENTARY ON PAUL’S EPISTLES.

THEODORET OF CYR: This was another family of believers whom Paul thought worthy of praise. INTERPRETATION OF THE LETTER TO THE ROMANS.

Rom