| Geneva Study Bible I Tertius, who {k} wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord. (k) Wrote it as Paul uttered it. People's New Testament 16:22 I, Tertius. Otherwise unknown. Who wrote this epistle. Paul dictated the letter, and Tertius acted as scribe. Wesley's Notes 16:22 I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you - Tertius, who wrote what the apostle dictated, inserted this, either by St. Paul's exhortation or ready permission. Caius - The Corinthian, 1Cor 1:14. My host, and of the whole church - Who probably met for some time in his house. Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary 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 (Ga 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. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 16:21-24 The apostle adds affectionate remembrances from persons with him, known to the Roman Christians. It is a great comfort to see the holiness and usefulness of our kindred. Not many mighty, not many noble are called, but some are. It is lawful for believers to bear civil offices; and it were to be wished that all offices in Christian states, and in the church, were bestowed upon prudent and steady Christians. |