Romans 16 (Part 3): Faithful Companions
Part 3 of 4 • ⏱️ 2-Min Read Passage: Romans 16:21-24 Scripture Focus: "Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you." (Rom.16:21) Today's Lesson The Apostle Paul concludes his epistle by weaving in heartfelt personal greetings from his faithful travelling companions and coworkers in the ministry. These verses highlight a vital New Testament reality: the propagation of sound doctrine and the grace of God is never a solitary endeavour, but a shared labour among brethren knit together in the truth. Timothy, described as Paul's true son in the faith and steadfast workfellow, stands alongside Jewish kinsmen and devoted believers whose names are permanently recorded in the inspired text of scripture. Even Tertius, the scribe who physically penned the words of the letter from Paul's dictation, takes a brief moment to insert his own personal greeting in verse twenty-two. Furthermore, the inclusion of Gaius, mine host, and Erastus...