Romans 16:22

I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord.

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Word by word — the Greek

Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
I	ἐγὼ egō	G1473	I · personal pronoun — 1st person nominative singular
Tertius	Τέρτιος Tertios	G5060	third · noun — nominative singular masculine, a proper name
wrote	γράψας grapsas	G1125	to "grave" · verb — aorist active participle, nominative singular masculine
epistle	ἐπιστολὴν epistolēn	G1992	a written message · noun — accusative singular feminine
salute	Ἀσπάζομαι Aspazomai	G782	to enfold in the arms · verb — present middle or passive deponent indicative, 1st person singular
you	ὑμᾶς hymâs	G5209	you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
in	ἐν en	G1722	"in · preposition
Lord	κυρίῳ.¶ kuriō	G2962	supreme in authority · noun — dative singular masculine, a title

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Cross-references

Galatians 6:11 Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand.
Romans 16:8 Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 16:21 The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.
Colossians 3:17 And what soever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on Romans 16:21-24

As the Apostle had before sent his own salutations to many of this church, and that of the churches round him to them all, he here adds an affectionate remembrance of them from some particular persons who were now with him, the better to promote acquaintance and fellowship among distant saints, and that the subscribing of these worthy names, known to them, might the more recommend this epistle. He mentions, 1. Some that were his particular friends, and probably known to the Roman Christians: Timotheus my work-fellow. Paul sometimes calls Timothy his son, as an inferior; but here he styles him his work-fellow, as one equal with him, such a respect does he put upon him: and Lucius, probably Lu…

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Romans 16:22

I, Tertius, who wrote this--"the" epistle--as the apostle's amanuensis, or penman. salute you in the Lord--So usually did the apostle dictate his epistles, that he calls the attention of the Galatians to the fact that to them he wrote with his own hand (Gal 6:11). But this Tertius would have the Romans to know that, far from being a mere scribe, his heart went out to them in Christian affection; and the apostle, by giving his salutation a place here, would show what sort of assistants he employed.

Adam Clarke on Romans 16:22

I Tertius, who wrote this epistle - Some eminent commentators suppose Tertius to be the same with Silas - the companion of St. Paul. If this were so, it is strange that the name which is generally given him elsewhere in Scripture should not be used in this place. I have already noticed (Preface) that some learned men have supposed that St. Paul wrote this epistle in Syriac, and that Tertius translated it into Greek; but this can never agree with the declaration here: I Tertius, who wrote, γραψας την επιστολην, this epistle; not translated or interpreted it. It appears that St. Paul dictated it to him, and he wrote it down from the apostle's mouth; and here introduces himself as joining with…

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The Church Fathers

Tertius was his name, not a number [third]. He was the scribe who wrote the epistle, and Paul allowed him to send his own greetings to the Romans.
— Ambrosiaster, COMMENTARY ON PAUL'S EPISTLES

Tertius was another of those who had accepted the apostle's teaching. Being rewarded for this with the gift of expression, he was told to send this letter to the Romans.
— Theodoret of Cyrus, INTERPRETATION OF THE LETTER TO THE ROMANS

"I Tertius, who wrote this Epistle, salute you." This too is no small encomium, to be Paul's amanuensis. Still it is not to pass encomiums on himself that he says this, but that he might attach a warm love to him on their part, for this ministration.
— John Chrysostom, Homily on Romans 32

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Dictionary and topics

Epicureans, The — derived their name from Epicurus (342-271 B.C.), a philosopher of Attic descent, whose “Garden” at Athens rivalled in popularity the “Porch” and the “Academy.” The doctrines of Epicurus found wide…
Hermas — Mercury, a Roman Christian to whom Paul sends greetings (Rom. 16: 14). Some suppose him to have been the author of the celebrated religious romance called The Shepherd, but it is very probable that…
Romans, Epistle to the — This epistle was probably written at Corinth. Phoebe (Rom. 16:1) of Cenchrea conveyed it to Rome, and Gaius of Corinth entertained the apostle at the time of his writing it (16:23; 1 Cor. 1:14), and…
Tertius — The third, a Roman Christian whom Paul employed as his amanuensis in writing his epistle to the Romans (16:22).
Thorn in the flesh — (2 Cor. 12:7-10). Many interpretations have been given of this passage. (1.) Roman Catholic writers think that it denotes suggestions to impiety. (2.) Luther, Calvin, and other Reformers interpret…
Missionaries, All Christians Should Be As · Exemplified: Various individuals — Exemplified: Various individuals
Salutations · Often sent by letter — Often sent by letter
Tertius · Paul’ s ama — Paul’ s ama

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Romans 16:22

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on Romans 16:21-24

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Romans 16:22

Adam Clarke on Romans 16:22

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

Romans 16:22

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on Romans 16:21-24

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Romans 16:22

Adam Clarke on Romans 16:22

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

John Gill on Romans 16:22

John Calvin on Romans 16:21–end

Tyndale Open Study Notes on Romans 16:22