Greet
The word "greet" in this context is translated from the Greek word "ἀσπάσασθε" (aspasasthe), which implies more than a simple hello. It conveys a sense of warmth, respect, and affection. In the early Christian communities, greetings were significant as they reflected the unity and love among believers. This greeting is a call to acknowledge and honor fellow believers, emphasizing the importance of community and fellowship in the body of Christ.

Prisca
Also known as Priscilla, Prisca is mentioned here with a sense of familiarity and respect. The use of her name first, before her husband Aquila, is notable and suggests her prominent role in the early church. Prisca, a diminutive form of Priscilla, indicates affection and familiarity. Historically, Prisca and Aquila were Jewish Christians who played a significant role in the early church, known for their hospitality and teaching, as seen in Acts 18. Their mention here highlights the vital role women played in the early Christian movement.

and Aquila
Aquila, Prisca's husband, is often mentioned alongside her, indicating their partnership in ministry. The couple is known for their tent-making trade, which they shared with Paul, and their dedication to spreading the Gospel. Their inclusion in Paul's letter to the Romans underscores the importance of laypeople in the mission of the church. Aquila's name, meaning "eagle" in Latin, may symbolize strength and vision, qualities that he and Prisca demonstrated in their service.

my fellow workers
The phrase "my fellow workers" is translated from the Greek "συνεργούς" (synergous), meaning co-laborers or collaborators. This term reflects the collaborative nature of Paul's ministry and the early church's mission. It emphasizes that the work of spreading the Gospel is a shared endeavor, requiring the contributions of many. Prisca and Aquila are recognized as equals in this mission, highlighting the value of teamwork and partnership in ministry.

in Christ Jesus
This phrase signifies the spiritual foundation and motivation for their work. "In Christ Jesus" indicates a deep, abiding relationship with the Savior, which is the source of their strength and unity. It reflects the transformative power of being in Christ, which transcends cultural, social, and gender barriers. This phrase also serves as a reminder that all Christian work and fellowship are rooted in the person and work of Jesus Christ, who is the head of the church and the source of all spiritual life and mission.

(3) Priscilla.--The correct reading here is Prisca, of which form Priscilla is the diminutive. It is rather remarkable that the wife should be mentioned first. Perhaps it may be inferred that she was the more active and conspicuous of the two.

Aquila was a Jew of Pontus, whom St. Paul had found with his wife at Corinth (Acts 18:1). They had there been converted by him, and afterwards appear in his company at Ephesus (Acts 18:18; Acts 18:26; 1Corinthians 16:19). At the time when this Epistle was written they were at Rome, but later they seem to have returned to Ephesus (2Timothy 4:19). . . .

Verses 3-5. - Greet Priscilla (al. Prisca, which is but another form of the same name) and Aquila my fellow-workers in Christ Jesus: who have for my life laid down their own neck: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the Churches of the Gentiles. And greet the Church that is in their house. For other notices of them, el. Acts 18:2, 18, 26; 1 Corinthians 16:19; 2 Timothy 4:19; whence we learn that Aquila was a Jew of Pontus, who, with his wife Priscilla, had been settled at Rome, whence, when the Jews were expelled by Claudius, they had gone to Corinth, where St. Paul found them on his first visit to that city; that St. Paul abode with them there, working with Aquila at tent-making, which was the croft of both; that they left Corinth with St. Paul for Syria, and were for a time left by him at Ephesus, where they instructed Apollos on his arrival there; that, when St. Paul wrote from Ephesus his First Epistle to the Corinthians, they sent greetings by it, having then a congregation of Christians which assembled at their house; that, having returned to Rome when the Epistle to the Romans was written, their house there also was made available for the same purpose; and that, when St. Paul was for the last time a prisoner at Rome before his martyrdom, they were once more living at Ephesus. They were probably in good circumstances, having had both at Rome and Ephesus houses large enough to be used as churches; and they were evidently leading and active members of the Christian community. It would seem that Priscilla, the wife, was especially so, and she may have been, like Phoebe, officially employed; for though, when they are first mentioned (Acts 18:2) as having lately come to Corinth, and when they themselves send greetings to Corinth (1 Corinthians 16:19), Aquila's name naturally comes first, yet St. Paul in all other mention of them reverses the order. The occasion of their having apparently risked their own lives in defence of St. Paul is unknown. It may have been at Corinth at the time of the Jewish insurrection against him (Acts 18:12), or at Ephesus at the time of the tumult raised by Demetrius the silversmith (Acts 19:23, etc.), when St. Paul had been in imminent danger. The phrase, "laid down their neck" (not, as in the Authorized Version, "necks"), seems only to denote, figuratively, . "exposed their lives to danger." It appears, from the large number of greetings which follow, that there were now many Christians at Rome known to, or any rate known of by, the apostle. It does not follow that he was acquainted with all of them personally. He may have heard of them in the frequent inquiries he had doubtless made about the Roman Church (cf. Romans 1:8). Many of them, however, he evidently knew, and with some had been associated. It was likely that many known to him in various quarters might have had occasion to resort to Rome. There are in all twenty-six individuals to whom greetings are sent, together with two households of slaves, and probably three congregations, as will appear below. Salute (or, as before, greet. The verb is the same as before, and so throughout the chapter) my beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Asia (certainly so, rather than Achaia, probably introduced into the text from 1 Corinthians 16:15) unto Christ. Asia means the proconsular province so called, being the western part of Asia Minor, of which the capital was Ephesus. Epaenetus may have been St. Paul's own first convert there during his second missionary journey (cf. Acts 16:6). The fact of the apostle having been then "forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the Word in Asia" does not preclude there having been converts thence.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greet
Ἀσπάσασθε (Aspasasthe)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 782: To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.

Prisca
Πρίσκαν (Priskan)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4251: Of Latin origin; feminine of Priscus, ancient; Priska, a Christian woman.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

Aquila,
Ἀκύλαν (Akylan)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 207: Probably for Latin aquila; Akulas, an Israelite.

my
μου (mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

fellow workers
συνεργούς (synergous)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4904: A fellow worker, associate, helper. From a presumed compound of sun and the base of ergon; a co-laborer, i.e. Coadjutor.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: 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
Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

Jesus,
Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.


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