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They are outstanding among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was. <a href="/nlt/romans/16.htm">New Living Translation</a> Greet Andronicus and Junia, my fellow Jews, who were in prison with me. They are highly respected among the apostles and became followers of Christ before I did. <a href="/esv/romans/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> Greet Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen and my fellow prisoners. They are well known to the apostles, and they were in Christ before me. <a href="/bsb/romans/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Greet Andronicus and Junia, my fellow countrymen and fellow prisoners. They are outstanding among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was. <a href="/blb/romans/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Greet Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen and my fellow prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, and who were in Christ before me. <a href="/kjv/romans/16.htm">King James Bible</a> Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. <a href="/nkjv/romans/16.htm">New King James Version</a> Greet Andronicus and Junia, my countrymen and my fellow prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. <a href="/nasb_/romans/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Greet Andronicus and Junia, my kinsfolk and my fellow prisoners, who are outstanding in the view of the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. <a href="/nasb/romans/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> Greet Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen and my fellow prisoners, who are outstanding among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. <a href="/nasb77/romans/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Greet Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen, and my fellow prisoners, who are outstanding among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. <a href="/lsb/romans/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Greet Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen and my fellow prisoners, who are outstanding to the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. <a href="/amp/romans/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Greet Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen and [once] my fellow prisoners, who are held in high esteem in the estimation of the apostles, and who were [believers] in Christ before me. <a href="/csb/romans/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Greet Andronicus and Junia, my fellow Jews and fellow prisoners. They are noteworthy in the eyes of the apostles, and they were also in Christ before me. <a href="/hcsb/romans/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Greet Andronicus and Junia, my fellow countrymen and fellow prisoners. They are noteworthy in the eyes of the apostles, and they were also in Christ before me. <a href="/asv/romans/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> Salute Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also have been in Christ before me. <a href="/cev/romans/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Greet my relatives Andronicus and Junia, who were in jail with me. They are highly respected by the apostles and were followers of Christ before I was. <a href="/erv/romans/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> Salute Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also have been in Christ before me. <a href="/gwt/romans/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Greet Andronicus and Junia, who are Jewish by birth like me. They are prisoners like me and are prominent among the apostles. They also were Christians before I was. <a href="/gnt/romans/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> Greetings also to Andronicus and Junia, fellow Jews who were in prison with me; they are well known among the apostles, and they became Christians before I did. <a href="/isv/romans/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> Greet Andronicus and Junia, my fellow Jews who are in prison with me and are prominent among the apostles. They belonged to the Messiah before I did. <a href="/msb/romans/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Greet Andronicus and Junia, my fellow countrymen and fellow prisoners. They are outstanding among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was. <a href="/net/romans/16.htm">NET Bible</a> Greet Andronicus and Junia, my compatriots and my fellow prisoners. They are well known to the apostles, and they were in Christ before me. <a href="/nheb/romans/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Greet Andronicus and Junia, my compatriots and my fellow prisoners, who are notable among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. <a href="/wbt/romans/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Salute Andronicus and Junia my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. <a href="/wey/romans/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and to Andronicus and Junia, my countrymen, who once shared my imprisonment. They are of note among the Apostles, and are Christians of longer standing than myself. <a href="/web/romans/16.htm">World English Bible</a> Greet Andronicus and Junia, my relatives and my fellow prisoners, who are notable among the apostles, who were also in Christ before me. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> greet Andronicus and Junias, my relatives, and my fellow-captives, who are of note among the apostles, who also have been in Christ before me. <a href="/blb/romans/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Greet Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen and my fellow prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, and who were in Christ before me. <a href="/ylt/romans/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> salute Andronicus and Junias, my kindred, and my fellow-captives, who are of note among the apostles, who also have been in Christ before me. <a href="/slt/romans/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Embrace Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are distinguished among the sent, who also have been in Christ before me.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Salute Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen and fellow prisoners: who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. <a href="/cpdv/romans/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Greet Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen and fellow captives, who are noble among the Apostles, and who were in Christ prior to me. <a href="/nabre/romans/16.htm">New American Bible</a> Greet Andronicus and Junia, my relatives and my fellow prisoners; they are prominent among the apostles and they were in Christ before me. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Greet Andronicus and Junia, my relatives who were in prison with me; they are prominent among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Salute An-dro-ni’cus and Junia, my kinsmen, who were prisoners with me, and wellknown among the apostles, and who were believers in Christ before me. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Invoke the peace of Andronicus and of Junia, my relatives who were captives with me and were known by The Apostles and they were in The Messiah before me.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are noted among the apostles, who, also, were in Christ before me. <a href="/godbey/romans/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Salute Andronicus and Junias, my kinsman and my fellow-soldiers, who are celebrated among the apostles, who were also in Christ before me. <a href="/haweis/romans/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and fellow-prisoners, who are eminent among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. <a href="/mace/romans/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> salute Andronicus and Junias my relations, and fellow-prisoners, who are distinguish'd among the apostles, <a href="/wey/romans/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and to Andronicus and Junia, my countrymen, who once shared my imprisonment. They are of note among the Apostles, and are Christians of longer standing than myself. <a href="/worrell/romans/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Salute Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who, indeed, are of note among the apostles, who have been in Christ longer than I. <a href="/worsley/romans/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Salute Andronicus and Junias my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are men of note among the apostles, and who were in Christ before me. <a href="/parallel/romans/16-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=3923" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/16.htm">Personal Greetings and Love</a> …6Greet Mary, who has worked very hard for you. 7<a href="/greek/782.htm" title="782: Aspasasthe (V-AMM-2P) -- To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.">Greet</a> <a href="/greek/408.htm" title="408: Andronikon (N-AMS) -- From aner and nikos; man of victory; Andronicos, an Israelite.">Andronicus</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2458.htm" title="2458: Iounian (N-AFS) -- Junia, Junias, a Roman Christian. Of Latin origin; Junias, a Christian.">Junia,</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4773.htm" title="4773: syngeneis (Adj-AMP) -- Akin to, related; subst: fellow countryman, kinsman. From sun and genos; a relative; by extension, a fellow countryman.">fellow countrymen</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I."></a> <a href="/greek/4869.htm" title="4869: synaichmalōtous (N-AMP) -- A fellow captive or prisoner. From sun and aichmalotos; a co-captive.">fellow prisoners.</a> <a href="/greek/3748.htm" title="3748: hoitines (RelPro-NMP) -- Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. ">They</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eisin (V-PIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are</a> <a href="/greek/1978.htm" title="1978: episēmoi (Adj-NMP) -- Notable, conspicuous. From epi and some form of the base of semaino; remarkable, i.e. eminent.">outstanding</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">among</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/652.htm" title="652: apostolois (N-DMP) -- From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.">apostles,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hoi (RelPro-NMP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">they</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: gegonan (V-RIA-3P) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">were</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christō (N-DMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/4253.htm" title="4253: pro (Prep) -- A primary preposition; fore, i.e. In front of, prior to.">before</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: emou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I was.</a> 8Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Acts 9:15</a> “Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-7.htm">1 Corinthians 15:7</a> Then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles. <a href="/galatians/1-19.htm">Galatians 1:19</a> But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord’s brother. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-5.htm">2 Corinthians 11:5</a> I consider myself in no way inferior to those “super-apostles.” <a href="/2_corinthians/12-11.htm">2 Corinthians 12:11</a> I have become a fool, but you drove me to it. In fact, you should have commended me, since I am in no way inferior to those “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing. <a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13-14</a> When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. / With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. <a href="/acts/15-22.htm">Acts 15:22</a> Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers, <a href="/acts/15-40.htm">Acts 15:40</a> but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord. <a href="/galatians/2-9.htm">Galatians 2:9</a> And recognizing the grace that I had been given, James, Cephas, and John—those reputed to be pillars—gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised. <a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Philippians 2:25</a> But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs. <a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Colossians 4:10</a> My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him. <a href="/2_timothy/4-11.htm">2 Timothy 4:11</a> Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry. <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2-3</a> While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. <a href="/acts/14-14.htm">Acts 14:14</a> But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul found out about this, they tore their clothes and rushed into the crowd, shouting, <a href="/acts/16-1.htm">Acts 16:1-3</a> Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where he found a disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman and a Greek father. / The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him. / Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him, so he took him and circumcised him on account of the Jews in that area, for they all knew that his father was a Greek.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.kinsmen.<a href="/romans/16-11.htm">Romans 16:11,21</a> Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord… fellow prisoners.<a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">2 Corinthians 11:23</a> Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.<a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Colossians 4:10</a> Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)<a href="/philemon/1-23.htm">Philemon 1:23</a> There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;who.<a href="/galatians/2-2.htm">Galatians 2:2,6</a> And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain… were.<a href="/romans/8-1.htm">Romans 8:1</a> There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.<a href="/isaiah/45-17.htm">Isaiah 45:17,25</a> But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end… <a href="/john/6-56.htm">John 6:56</a> He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/16-34.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/romans/16-5.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/acts/12-1.htm">Christians</a> <a href="/romans/11-14.htm">Countrymen</a> <a href="/romans/16-3.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/romans/16-6.htm">Greet</a> <a href="/acts/26-31.htm">Imprisonment</a> <a href="/romans/9-3.htm">Kindred</a> <a href="/romans/9-3.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/acts/4-16.htm">Notable</a> <a href="/romans/11-22.htm">Note</a> <a href="/matthew/27-16.htm">Noted</a> <a href="/romans/15-24.htm">Once</a> <a href="/romans/13-8.htm">Outstanding</a> <a href="/romans/11-32.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/acts/28-16.htm">Prisoners</a> <a href="/romans/1-26.htm">Relations</a> <a href="/romans/9-3.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/romans/16-3.htm">rs</a> <a href="/romans/16-6.htm">Salute</a> <a href="/romans/11-34.htm">Shared</a> <a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Standing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/4-1.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/romans/16-9.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-10.htm">Christians</a> <a href="/romans/16-21.htm">Countrymen</a> <a href="/romans/16-9.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/romans/16-8.htm">Greet</a> <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Imprisonment</a> <a href="/romans/16-21.htm">Kindred</a> <a href="/romans/16-21.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/daniel/8-5.htm">Notable</a> <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Note</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-19.htm">Noted</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-6.htm">Once</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-31.htm">Outstanding</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-20.htm">Prisoners</a> <a href="/romans/16-21.htm">Relations</a> <a href="/romans/16-21.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-7.htm">rs</a> <a href="/romans/16-8.htm">Salute</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-3.htm">Shared</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-12.htm">Standing</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 16</div>1. <a href="/romans/16-1.htm">Paul wills the brothers to greet many;</a> 17. <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">and advises them to take heed of those which cause dissension and offenses;</a> 21. <a href="/romans/16-21.htm">and after various salutations ends with praise and thanks to God.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Greet Andronicus and Junia Andronicus and Junia are mentioned as individuals worthy of greeting, indicating their importance in the early Christian community. The names suggest they were likely Jewish Christians, as Paul refers to them as "my fellow countrymen." Junia, in particular, has been a subject of debate regarding her gender, with early church tradition and many scholars affirming her as a female apostle. This highlights the role of women in the early church, which was more prominent than in many contemporary societies.my fellow countrymen and fellow prisoners Paul identifies Andronicus and Junia as his "fellow countrymen," suggesting they shared Jewish heritage. This connection emphasizes the Jewish roots of Christianity and the shared cultural background that Paul had with many early believers. The term "fellow prisoners" indicates that they had been imprisoned for their faith, reflecting the persecution faced by early Christians. This shared experience with Paul underscores their commitment and the sacrifices made for the gospel.They are outstanding among the apostles This phrase suggests that Andronicus and Junia were highly regarded within the apostolic community. The term "apostles" here may refer to a broader group beyond the original Twelve, indicating their significant role in spreading the gospel. Their recognition as "outstanding" highlights their leadership and influence in the early church, serving as examples of faith and dedication.and they were in Christ before I was Paul acknowledges that Andronicus and Junia were believers before his own conversion, which occurred on the road to Damascus. This indicates their early involvement in the Christian movement, possibly dating back to the time of Jesus' ministry or shortly thereafter. Their longstanding faith and experience would have made them valuable leaders and mentors within the church, providing continuity and stability during its formative years.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/andronicus.htm">Andronicus</a> A Christian mentioned by Paul, likely a Jewish believer given the term "fellow countrymen." His name suggests a Greek or Roman background, indicating the diverse nature of the early church. 2. <a href="/topical/j/junia.htm">Junia</a> A female believer, possibly the wife or sister of Andronicus. Her mention as "outstanding among the apostles" has been a point of discussion regarding the role of women in the early church. 3. <a href="/topical/a/apostles.htm">Apostles</a> The term here refers to those sent out with a mission, not limited to the original twelve. Andronicus and Junia are noted for their significant contributions to the early church. 4. <a href="/topical/f/fellow_prisoners.htm">Fellow Prisoners</a> Indicates that Andronicus and Junia shared in Paul's sufferings for the Gospel, highlighting their commitment and dedication. 5. <a href="/topical/i/in_christ_before_paul.htm">In Christ before Paul</a> Suggests that Andronicus and Junia were early converts, possibly part of the initial wave of believers following Pentecost.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_women_in_ministry.htm">The Role of Women in Ministry</a> Junia's mention as an apostle challenges us to recognize and affirm the contributions of women in ministry roles today. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_trials.htm">Perseverance in Trials</a> Like Andronicus and Junia, believers are called to endure hardships for the sake of the Gospel, trusting that God uses these experiences for His glory. <a href="/topical/d/diversity_in_the_early_church.htm">Diversity in the Early Church</a> The diverse backgrounds of Andronicus and Junia remind us of the unity and inclusivity of the body of Christ, encouraging us to embrace diversity within our own congregations. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a> Being "in Christ before Paul" highlights the importance of a lasting faith legacy, inspiring us to be steadfast in our walk with Christ and to influence others positively.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 16</a> <a href="/q/how_does_junia_fit_apostolic_roles.htm">Romans 16:7 – How does the mention of Junia as “outstanding among the apostles” align or conflict with other New Testament teachings on apostolic authority and gender roles? </a> <a href="/q/was_junia_considered_an_apostle.htm">Was Junia considered an apostle?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_women_in_ministry.htm">What does the Bible say about women in ministry?</a> <a href="/q/can_a_woman_lead_a_nation_in_the_bible.htm">Does the Bible allow a woman to lead a nation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) Junia.--Or, possibly, "Junias" (for Junianus), a man's name.My kinsmen.--From the number of persons (six in all, and those not only in Rome but also in Greece and Macedonia) to whom the title is given in this chapter, it would seem as if the word "kinsmen" was to be taken in a wider sense than that which it usually bears. It probably means members of the same nation--Jew like myself.Fellow-prisoners.--It is not at all known to what this refers. The only imprisonment of St. Paul recorded in the Acts after this date would be that at Philippi, but allusions such as those in <a href="/2_corinthians/6-5.htm" title="In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in watchings, in fastings;">2Corinthians 6:5</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm" title="Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labors more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.">2Corinthians 11:23</a>, at once show the defectiveness of the narrative, and point to occasions when the persons mentioned might easily have shared imprisonment with him.Of note among the apostles.--An ambiguous expression, which might mean, and, judging by the word alone, would perhaps more naturally be taken to mean, "distinguished as Apostles themselves." This sense is not to be disregarded as absolutely impossible, for the title "Apostles" does not appear to have been limited to the Twelve. It is decidedly more probable that James, the Lord's brother, who is called an Apostle in <a href="/galatians/1-19.htm" title="But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother.">Galatians 1:19</a>, and elsewhere, was not identical with James the son of Alphaeus. And, however this may be, there can be no question about Barnabas, who is called an Apostle in <a href="/acts/14-14.htm" title="Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out,">Acts 14:14</a>. St. Paul himself seems to draw a distinction between "the Twelve" and "all the Apostles," in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-7.htm" title="After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.">1Corinthians 15:7</a>. Still, on the whole, it seems best to suppose that the phrase "of note among the Apostles" means, "highly esteemed by the apostolic circle." . . . <a href="/commentaries/romans/16-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Greet Ἀσπάσασθε (Aspasasthe) Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_782.htm">Strong's 782: </a> To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome. Andronicus Ἀνδρόνικον (Andronikon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> From aner and nikos; man of victory; Andronicos, an Israelite. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Junias, Ἰουνίαν (Iounian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2458.htm">Strong's 2458: </a> Junia, Junias, a Roman Christian. Of Latin origin; Junias, a Christian. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. fellow countrymen συγγενεῖς (syngeneis) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4773.htm">Strong's 4773: </a> Akin to, related; subst: fellow countryman, kinsman. From sun and genos; a relative; by extension, a fellow countryman. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. fellow prisoners. συναιχμαλώτους (synaichmalōtous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4869.htm">Strong's 4869: </a> A fellow captive or prisoner. From sun and aichmalotos; a co-captive. [They] οἵτινές (hoitines) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3748.htm">Strong's 3748: </a> Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. are εἰσιν (eisin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. distinguished ἐπίσημοι (episēmoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1978.htm">Strong's 1978: </a> Notable, conspicuous. From epi and some form of the base of semaino; remarkable, i.e. eminent. among ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. apostles, ἀποστόλοις (apostolois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_652.htm">Strong's 652: </a> From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [they] οἳ (hoi) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. were γέγοναν (gegonan) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Christ Χριστῷ (Christō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. before πρὸ (pro) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4253.htm">Strong's 4253: </a> A primary preposition; 'fore', i.e. In front of, prior to. I [was]. ἐμοῦ (emou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. 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